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Oklahoma woman dies in motorcycle crash on rural stretch if State Highway 23 in northern Franklin County

Writer's picture: Dennis McCaslinDennis McCaslin



An Oklahoma couple, Linda and Dave Bennett of Ninnekah, was involved in a fatal motorcycle accident on Friday in a rural area of Franklin County.


The accident occurred around 1:13 a.m. on State Highway 23 near Spirit Mountain Loop.


According to a preliminary report by the Arkansas State Police, the couple was riding southbound when they attempted to negotiate a curve in the highway. Their motorcycle exited the roadway and struck a ditch, causing both the driver and the rider to be thrown from the bike.


Linda Bennett died at the scene from her injuries, while Dave Bennett was taken to Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. His condition was not disclosed in the report.


ASP trooper Firmason Redding, who worked the accident, noted that the roadway was dry, and the weather conditions were clear at the time of the crash.



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