Fatal On 18

One man is dead after a head-on collision on S.R. 18 in Sherwood. Officials tell reporters Jorge Casares, 31, was driving westbound near Highway 127…when his car hits Amy Puckett’s vehicle…heading in the opposite direction. They add…Casares crossed the center line. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead. He was not wearing his seat belt at the time of the crash. Puckett was transported to Parkview Regional. No word on her condition. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash. The investigation continues.