An accident that occurred on Friday, May 27 in Scott County claimed the life of a Shreveport man.
The accident occurred at 5:26 p.m. on Highway 71, at Freedom Road in Scott County. According to the fatality report from the Arkansas State Police, the deceased was identified as Adrian Crawford, 53, of Shreveport, LA.
Two others were injured in the accident, Robert Jones, 53, and Cody Jones, 26, both of Waldron.
According to the ASP report, Crawford, who was traveling southbound, crossed the centerline and struck Robert Jones, who was traveling northbound, head-on. Crawford was driving a 2001 Mercedes, and Jones, a 2000 Chevrolet.
Both Robert and passenger, Cody Jones, were transported to Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith. Crawford’s body was transported to the Pulaski County Coroner’s Office and the next of kin was notified.
