JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - We all want to have fun in the sun but when the heat starts to reach high temperatures It's important to remember a few things to avoid heat -related injuries.

"I drink a ton of water and I won't let myself go without getting in some shade for very long," said Jessica Waldrupe.

If she knows her and her son will be out in the heat, she'll make sure to give him what he needs to stay hydrated.

NEEDHAM, AR (KAIT) – One woman was killed in a two car accident Tuesday morning on Highway 18 near Needham.

According to Arkansas State Police, Rachel Forbis Robertson, 34, was driving south on County Road 945, and failed to stop for an oncoming 18-wheeler.

Police say Robertson and the semi collided, sending the car over 300 feet off the side of Highway 18, where it collided with a culvert and ripped the car in half.

Robertson was killed in the accident.

Region 8 News will continue to track this story and will have the latest as it becomes available.

Jonesboro E911 tells Region 8 News police and rescue crews are on the scene of a "very serious accident" involving a car and 18-wheeler on Highway 18.

According to an email from Jeff Presley, E911 director, the crash is located in the Needham area just west of Lake City.

Traffic is backed up in the area.  Please, use caution.

Region 8 News has a crew on the way to the scene and will have more information as details emerge.