Basic Facts
Crash date: March 2, 2026
Crash location: U.S. Highway 65 near Airport Road north of Lake Village, AR
People involved:
- Matthew Taylor, 19
- Rayden Couch, 19
- Unidentified bus driver
Do authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash? Unknown
Did authorities recommend criminal charges? Unknown
Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash? Unknown
Accident Report
Chicot County, AR — March 2, 2026, Matthew Taylor was killed and Rayden Couch was injured in a school bus accident at about 3:45 p.m. on U.S. Highway 65 north of Lake Village.
Authorities said a northbound 2006 Chevrolet Impala collided with a school bus that was stopped near Airport Road.
A passenger in the Chevrolet, 19-year-old Matthew Taylor, died from injuries suffered in the crash, according to authorities.
Driver Rayden Crouch, 19, suffered unspecified injuries in the crash, authorities said.
No other injuries were reported.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Chicot County crash at this time.
How Did This Accident Occur?
Was this crash caused by a distracted driver? Did the bus have working brake and stop lights so other drivers would know it wasn’t moving? Did the 20-year-old Chevrolet have any mechanical issues that could have contributed to the crash, maybe a problem with its brakes or steering mechanism?
These are natural questions to ask after a crash like this, and they answers won’t come from guesses or assumptions. There needs to be a complete investigation to the families affected by this crash get answers. Nothing is more important for them at this point than knowing exactly what happened on U.S. 65.
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