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News: 17-year-old driver killed when vehicle crashes into tree in Fort Smith

FORT SMITH, AR – A car accident in Sebastian County Sunday killed a 17-year-old driver, according to a report by KNWA/KFTA.

The Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of the crash on Tennessee Ridge Road in Fort Smith after it was reported at about 2 a.m.

Investigators determined that the driver had failed to turn for a curve and the vehicle ran off the road, where it crashed into a tree.  The victim, a resident of Greenwood, was pronounced dead after being transported to a hospital in Fort Smith.  He was in his senior year of high school.

If you have been injured or if you lost a loved one in a crash due to the negligence of another driver in Arkansas, it is important to have an experienced lawyer who can protect your legal rights. That’s where the Arkansas car accident lawyer at Pfeifer Law comes in.  We can help you pursue compensation that will ease your financial burden during this challenging time. We can be reached online or by phone at 501-374-4440.

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