Chairman of the Arkansas State Medical Board Dr. Trent P. Pierce was injured when the engine compartment of his Lexus hybrid SUV exploded on the morning of February 4, 2009, in front of his home.CNN: Doctor injured when Lexus explodes (February 4, 2009) The ATF determined that an "explosive device" caused the blast.FOXNews.com: ATF: Explosive Device Found in Arkansas Doctor's Car After Blast (February 4, 2009)
Dr. Pierce lost his left eye and doctors operated on his right eye in hopes of saving it. Dr. Pierce also had a pieces of shrapnel surgically removed from his stomach and neck. He suffered burns but is expected to survive and is "doing well," as of February 5, 2009.CNN: Doctor in critical condition after Arkansas bombing (February 4, 2009)
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Local police initially said foul play was not originally suspected and said the blast was probably caused by a "mechanical failure"MyFox Memphis: West Memphis Doctor Critical After Car Explodes (February 4, 2009)
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Authorities have asked any witnesses to come forward; as of February 6, 2009, no witnesses had reportedMy Fox Memphis: West Memphis Police at 'Dead End' in Doctor's Car Bombing
