Leanna R. Stanfill Injured in Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash on US Highway 62 in Rural Clay, Arkansas on December 18, 2025

On the afternoon of December 18, 2025, a serious multi-vehicle collision occurred on U.S. Highway 62 at the Black River Relief Bridge in Rural Clay, Clay County, Arkansas. The crash took place during rainy conditions on a wet roadway and involved three vehicles traveling in opposing directions. According to the incident narrative, a westbound vehicle crossed the center line and struck an eastbound vehicle, causing both to come to rest in the roadway before a third vehicle collided with the wreckage.

Leanna R. Stanfill, a 26-year-old female from Paragould, Arkansas, was identified as an injured driver and was transported to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center for treatment. The collision resulted in one fatality, a 34-year-old male driver from Missouri. Arkansas State Police investigated the incident, and next of kin notifications were confirmed. The crash scene remained under official review following the incident.