Kevin Whitbey, Rogelio Morales killed in accident in Morrilton

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MORRILTON, Ark. (AP) - Arkansas State Police say two people are dead after their vehicles were struck by a trailer that detached from a truck.

State police say the accident happened Monday on Arkansas 95 in Conway County two miles north of Interstate 40. A preliminary report says a trailer somehow disconnected from a truck driving north and moved into the southbound lanes.

The trailer struck two vehicles driven by 43-year-old Kevin Whitbey of Morrilton and 24-year-old Rogelio Morales of Springfield. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities say the truck's driver was not injured.

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