Two killed in Gravette-area accident

— Two people were killed on Arkansas Highway 72 in an accident between a truck and a car on July 16.

According to Arkansas State Police fatal crash summaries, Crystal Johnson, 34, of Gravette, was killed when an eastbound 2014 Mack truck driven by Joe Maldonado, 39, of Springdale, struck the rear of her 2002 Honda Accord near the intersection of Big Springs Road at approximately 10:18 p.m. According to the crash summary, Johnson’s Honda veered off the road following the collision and overturned in the ditch, ejecting Johnson.

The truck driven by Maldonado also traveled off the road, jack-knifed and struck trees, according to the crash summary. Maldonado was also listed as killed in the accident.

No other passengers or injuries were reported.