Theodosia man killed head-on crash Wednesday

Corey T. Lawrence, 33, of Theodosia, was killed in a head-on crash at 6:15 p.m. July 27 on Highway 160, one mile west of Theodosia. 

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report, Lawrence was traveling westbound on Highway 160 in a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria with 35-year-old Keagan Stokes of Branson as a passenger when he crossed the center line and struck a 2022 Ford Mustang head on. The Mustang was driven by 26-year-old Theodosia resident Tyler Williams. 

Both Stokes and Williams were transported to Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas, with serious injuries. 

Lawrence was pronounced dead at 7:45 p.m. by Ozark County Coroner Gene Britt. His body was transported to Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Gainesville. 

The report says that Lawrence was not wearing a seatbelt. Williams and Stokes reportedly were wearing seatbelts. 

Both vehicles were totaled and towed from the scene by a local wrecker service. 

The crash was investigated by MSgt. C. A. Hogue. This crash was MSHP Troop G’s 12th fatality, compared with 17 fatal crashes at this time last year.