A fatal head-on collision claimed the life of a Huntington man Tuesday evening on U.S. Highway 71, according to the Arkansas State Police.
The crash occurred around 5:30 p.m. in the 2200 block of U.S. Highway 71. Authorities said Dylan Wagoner of Huntington was driving a 2001 GMC southbound when he reportedly crossed into oncoming traffic while attempting to pass other vehicles.
At the same time, Jeremy Schopper was traveling northbound in a 2015 Dodge with two 16-year-old passengers, according to the Arkansas State Police report. Schopper was unable to avoid Wagoner’s vehicle, and the two vehicles collided head-on.
Investigators said Wagoner’s vehicle rolled after the impact, ejecting him before coming to rest on the roadway. Wagoner was pronounced dead at the scene.
The condition of Schopper and the two teenage passengers was not immediately released. An account has been established at Citizens Bank under the name Molly Schopper for those who wish to assist the family with expenses.
