Van Buren County

Heber Springs Resident Mary Couch Killed In Van Buren County Crash

Mary Couch of Heber Springs was killed Nov. 6, 2026, when her eastbound 2024 Subaru Forester crossed the centerline and struck trees on State Highway 124, according to a preliminary Arkansas State Police summary.

Fatal Crash Report graphic with Arkansas State Police badge over an illustrative highway.
Illustrative graphic; not the reported crash scene.

VAN BUREN COUNTY, Ark. — Mary Couch of Heber Springs was killed Nov. 6, 2026, when the eastbound 2024 Subaru Forester she was driving crossed the centerline and left the roadway on State Highway 124, according to a preliminary Arkansas State Police summary.

The Arkansas State Police summary says the vehicle struck a tree, became airborne and struck a second tree, which caused the vehicle to overturn. ASP identified the vehicle as a 2024 Subaru Forester traveling eastbound on SH 124 and listed Couch as the driver.

Weather was clear and road conditions were dry at the time of the crash, the summary states. The investigating officer listed on the summary is Tfc. Zoey L. Knuckels of the Arkansas State Police.

This account is from a preliminary Arkansas State Police summary and does not represent a final determination of causation or fault.

Source: Arkansas State Police preliminary fatal crash summary


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