Crash on I-40 in Crittenden County Claims Life of Jason Madura

CRITTENDEN COUNTY, Ark. — A multi-vehicle collision on the evening of Sunday, June 29, 2025, claimed the life of 43-year-old Jason Madura of Nixa, Missouri. According to the Arkansas State Police, the crash occurred at approximately 5:13 p.m. on Interstate 40 Eastbound near the 271-mile marker in rural Crittenden County.

Madura was driving a 2024 Lincoln Aviator when the vehicle struck a 2016 Freightliner and then collided with a 2025 International. Three passengers in the Lincoln — including two minors and 36-year-old Amber Badley of Jenks, Oklahoma — were injured and transported to Regional One Health and Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. Road and weather conditions were clear and dry at the time of the crash. The incident remains under investigation by Trooper Collier Wright of the Arkansas State Police. Madura’s body was held at Wolfe Brothers Funeral Home.

Helping Families Move Forward

At Ludwig Law Firm, we offer our deepest condolences to the family of Jason Madura. In Arkansas, families can pursue a wrongful death claim under Ark. Code § 16‑62‑102 when a fatal crash results from another party’s negligence.

Collisions involving commercial trucks, like the Freightliner and International in this crash, can quickly become complex. It is important to review critical details such as insurance policies, black box data, and driver logs. If a commercial driver's actions contributed to the crash, the victim’s family may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, loss of income, funeral expenses, and emotional suffering.

If you’ve lost someone in a serious crash, you don’t have to go through it alone. At Ludwig Law Firm, we help Arkansas families hold negligent drivers and trucking companies accountable, using our experience to skillfully handle tough litigation and meticulous research. Call 501-868-7500 today for a free, compassionate consultation.