Hydroplaning car hit by van; 1 killed

A Fairfield Bay woman died in a two-vehicle crash Thursday in Greenbrier, state police reported.

Brigetta Smith, 48, was driving a Dodge Avenger north on U.S. 65 in rainy conditions when the vehicle hydroplaned and spun into oncoming traffic about 3:25 p.m., according to state police. A Ford van traveling south on the highway struck the rear of Smith's vehicle, killing her.

The driver of the Ford, Myra Jones, 42, of Conway, and a passenger in Smith's car, Leeone Gilland, 34, of Clinton, were injured in the crash. They were both taken to Conway Regional Medical Center.

Metro on 05/30/2015

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