One Dead in Head-On Collision Near Winslow on June 10

WINSLOW, Ark. — A fatal collision occurred on June 10, 2025, at approximately 5:16 p.m. on U.S. Highway 71 near Wexel Drive in Washington County. According to the Arkansas State Police, a 2014 GMC traveling southbound crossed the center line and struck a northbound 2002 Polaris head-on. Both vehicles exited the roadway and came to a stop in a ditch on the east side.

The driver of the Polaris, 51-year-old Eric Daniel Henson of Winslow, was killed. No other injuries were reported. The crash took place under clear skies and dry road conditions. Trooper Keegan W. Puryear is investigating.

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When a fatal accident like this occurs, it often raises questions of liability and potential wrongful death claims. If the investigation determines that the southbound vehicle was operated negligently or recklessly, the family of the deceased may be entitled to compensation under Arkansas law. At Ludwig Law Firm, we help families understand their legal options and fight for justice after serious crashes like this one.

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