A Eureka Springs woman died Monday as a result of a one-vehicle accident that occurred on Highway 23 North within the signal limits of Eureka Springs.
According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police Hazel Jean Daines, 76, was northbound on Highway 23 North in a 2004 Jeep Cherokee when the vehicle left the roadway to the right and struck a tree.
Danes was transported to the Eureka Springs Hospital where she was later pronounced dead from her injuries.
According to information supplied by investigating officer Harley Hopper the weather was cloudy but the roads were dry at the time of the accident.
The fatality marks the 554th of the year in 502 accidents according to the ASP.
