Paula J. Bearden Obituary, Death – A tragic two-vehicle crash earlier today resulted in the death of 71-year-old Paula J. Bearden, of Camden, Arkansas. The accident took place on LA 1236, east of US Highway 167, according to authorities. Bearden was driving eastbound on LA 1236 when, for reasons that remain unclear, she crossed into the westbound lane, leading to a head-on collision with a commercial vehicle.
Despite efforts at the scene, Bearden was pronounced dead due to the injuries sustained in the crash. The driver of the commercial vehicle was unharmed. Deputies have indicated that routine toxicology samples were collected from Bearden for further analysis. The cause of the crash is still under investigation as officials work to determine the factors that led to this tragic event.