A tragic accident claimed the life of a 78-year-old woman in Independence County on Friday evening.
Doris Lillard, a resident of Gideon, was crossing State Highway 25, also known as 7310 White Drive, when she was struck by a westbound vehicle at approximately 6:14 p.m., according to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police.
Authorities stated that the weather was clear and the roadway dry at the time of the incident.
