Heavy Rains Lead to Fatal Highway 35 Collision in Sheridan

59-year-old Anthony Bishop Heard (Sheridan, AR) was fatally injured in an accident that took place on Monday, June 8, 2020.

At approximately 1:25 p.m. Mr. Heard was traveling north on Highway 35 when his vehicle lost control on wet roads while navigating a curve in the 9000 block of Highway 35. Mr. Heard’s vehicle crossed the centerline and collided with a vehicle near the southbound ditch that attempted to avoid the collision.

65-year-old Glenn Charles Sligh (El Dorado, AR) and 65-year-old Cathy W. Sligh (El Dorado, AR) were injured in the accident.

Weather conditions were cloudy with heavy rain and road conditions wet at the time of the accident.

Additional Details: Arkansas State Police Preliminary Fatal Accident Report

Accident Location: Highway 35 North (9000 Block), Sheridan, Arkansas, Grant County:

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