Fatal Magnolia Crash injures Hope teen

By Dale Gathright, Jr., 09/25/22 8:22 AM

MAGNOLIA – A Hope man was injured Saturday night in a two vehicle crash that killed one person and injured four in Magnolia. According to the preliminary report by the Arkansas State Police, a 2017 Ford Mustang driven by Dennis L. Fuller, 73, of Stamps was traveling north of North Washington Street. A 2008 Honda Accord being driven by Jazznada M. Watson, 34, of Magnolia was traveling east on U.S. Highway 82 when the Fuller vehicle failed to yield at the intersection, where the vehicles collided.

Fuller was pronounced dead at the scene by Columbia County Deputy Coroner Grey Key at 9:34 pm. Injured in the crash in the Fuller vehicle was Jeannie L. Fuller, 70, of Stamps.

Injured in the Watson vehicle were Datravierous A. Martin, 18, of Hope, Latreece M. Criner, 27, of Houston, Texas, along with the driver. They were all taken to Magnolia Regional Hospital. State Police Corporal Brent Walker was the investigating officer.