West Fork Man Dies In Traffic Accident

— A West Fork man was killed in a one-vehicle accident Friday on Arkansas 170, about a mile southwest of West Fork, according to Arkansas State Police.

David A. Welch, 56, was traveling south when he lost control of his vehicle and ran off the paved roadway.

The vehicle traveled about 190 feet before coming back into the southbound lane. He then crossed into the northbound lane, left the roadway and went about 75 feet down a dirt embankment before colliding with several trees, according to the accident report.

The accident is still under investigation and the body was taken to the Washington County Coroner’s Office.

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