One Killed, Two Injured in Crash on Highway 7 in Union County

UNION COUNTY, Ark. — A deadly collision occurred Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at approximately 10:55 a.m. at the intersection of State Highway 7 and Pershing Highway in rural Union County. According to the Arkansas State Police, 81-year-old Huey Lane Green of Smackover was driving a 2007 Pontiac southbound when he pulled onto the shoulder and attempted a left turn across traffic. His vehicle was struck on the left side by a southbound 2005 Chevrolet.

Green was killed in the crash. Two others were injured: 22-year-old Tristen Dewayne Peebles of Camden, the driver of the Chevrolet, and 39-year-old Joey Allen Williams of Ward, a passenger in Green’s vehicle. Both were transported to South Arkansas Regional. The crash occurred under clear skies and dry road conditions. Trooper Logan Holmes is leading the investigation.

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