West Memphis man killed in wreck
Weather may have played a role in deadly crash
By Ralph Hardin
ralphhardin@gmail.com
Slick roads and rain might have been a factor in a deadly crash last Saturday, according to police.
One man died and three others suffered serious injuries in a head-on collision during a wet weekend. Arkansas State Police reported the crash took place on Southland Drive at 10:05 a.m. Dec. 10.
According to the fatal crash report, an eastbound 2010 Dodge Challenger driven by 25-year-old Marnario Roach of Memphis crossed the center line, hitting a westbound 1999 Lincoln Towncar driven by 68-yearold Leo Johnson of West Memphis.
Roach and his two passengers, 25-year-old Devin Jefferson of Cordova and 25-year-old Deharrius Smedley of Memphis, Tennessee, all suffered injuries and were taken to Regional One Health Medical Center.
EMTs attempted lifesaving procedures, but Johnson died from his injuries in the crash.
The Arkansas State Police report states that it was raining with wet road conditions at the time of the crash.
