LAKE CITY, Ark. (KAIT) – Arkansas State Police have identified two people who died Friday in a head-on collision involving an ambulance.
The crash happened at 10:26 a.m. Aug. 9 on State Highway 18 at the intersection of Highway 135 in Lake City.
According to the preliminary fatal crash report, 67-year-old Janet Chapman of Blytheville was eastbound when her 2024 Nissan Sentra crossed the center lane and began traveling in the inside westbound lane.
ASP said Chapman’s car collided head-on with a westbound 2018 Ford E-350 ambulance driven by 54-year-old Cheri Gibson of Paragould.
Chapman and Gibson’s husband, Mark, who was a paramedic on board the ambulance, died in the crash.
Cheri Gibson, who is an EMT, and the ambulance’s passenger, 72-year-old Phyllis Moore of Manila, suffered injuries.
Emerson Ambulance Service confirmed Friday afternoon that it was one of their vehicles involved in the crash.
“We just ask that you keep the crew that was involved in your thoughts and prayers,” the company said in a news release.
First responders from all over Region 8 are remembering Mark Gibson’s service to his community.
The West Memphis Fire Department, where Gibson served the community for nearly 30 years, also asked for prayers for Cheri Gibson and the couple’s extended family.
The Manila Fire Department also shared their thoughts on Gibson’s passing.
“The Manila Fire Department is sending our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, loved ones, and colleagues of Emerson Paramedic Mark Gibson. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all! We will miss working with you side by side. You will Never Be Forgotten!”
