Crittenden County, AR — February 14, 2024, Michael Biggs and Zena Biggs were killed while Paul Thorne was injured in a truck accident at about 9:45 a.m. along I.H. 40.
According to authorities, 30-year-old Paul Thorne was in a Ford Explorer in the eastbound lanes of Interstate Highway 40 with emergency lights activated assisting with a lane closure in a work zone when the accident occurred.

Officials indicate that, for unknown reasons, an eastbound 18-wheeler occupied by 71-year-old Michael Biggs and 71-year-old Zena Biggs neglected to heed the lane change markers and signs. It reportedly collided with the Explorer as a result. Both Zena and Michael Biggs incurred fatal injuries as a result of the accident. Thorne suffered injuries of unknown severity. No other injuries have been reported.
Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.