Woman ejected, dies after collision

A woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash Monday morning in Drew County, the Arkansas State Police reported.

Maria Valdes, 23, of Warren was driving east on U.S. 278 about 7:52 a.m. when she lost control of her vehicle and crossed the centerline.

Valdes struck a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction and was ejected.

She was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 6-year-old boy and a 39-year-old woman in the other vehicle were injured. They were taken to Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello for treatment.

Conditions were rainy and wet when the crash occurred, according to state police.

Metro on 06/10/2014

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