Head-on Collision Near Big Lake Claims 2 Lives

37-year-old Patricia Edge (Leachville, AR) and 72-year-old Keeley Wheeler (Blytheville, AR) were fatally injured in an accident on Sunday, January 12, 2025.

At approximately 5:25 p.m. Ms. Patricia Edge was traveling west on U.S. 78/State Highway 18 near Big Lake. Mr. Keeley Wheeler was traveling east when his vehicle (2024 GMC Yukon) crossed the center turn lane and entered the westbound lanes of traffic. Ms. Edge attempted to veer right to avoid a collision but her vehicle (2014 Nissan Pathfinder) struck with another westbound vehicle (2005 Ford Ranger) before colliding head-on with Mr. Wheeler’s Yukon. Mr. Wheeler’s vehicle struck Ms. Edge’s vehicle head-on in the westbound lane of traffic.

Ms. Patricia Edge sustained fatal injuries in the collision. Mr. Keeley Wheeler also sustained fatal injuries in the collision. Additionally, two unidentified minors sustained injuries in the crash. Both a female passenger in the Ford Ranger vehicle and a female passenger in Ms. Edge’s vehicle were injured and transported with injuries to LeBonheur Children’s Hospital.

Additional Details: Arkansas State Police Preliminary Fatal Accident Report

For more information about obtaining a full copy of the accident report: How to Obtain a Police Report in AR

Accident Location: U.S. 78/State Highway 18, near Manila, Arkansas, Mississippi County:

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