A Gassville woman died Tuesday evening, January 20, 2026, after being struck by two separate vehicles while walking in the roadway on US Highway 62 West in Gassville, according to the Arkansas State Police.
Sheena Wainscott, 30, of Gassville, was struck at approximately 8:50 p.m. under clear skies and dry road conditions. Wainscott was on foot in the roadway when a westbound 2017 Ram struck her. A second vehicle, a 2021 Ford traveling eastbound on US Highway 62, then also struck Wainscott.
Wainscott was pronounced dead as a result of the crash. Her remains were transported to the Baxter County Coroner’s Office. No other injuries were reported in connection with the incident.
The Arkansas State Police is leading the investigation into the fatal crash. No additional details regarding the circumstances that led to Wainscott being in the roadway have been released at this time.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Arkansas State Police. The investigation is ongoing.