May 11, 2022

Missouri man dies after car strikes pickup, utility pole, overturns

Posted May 11, 2022 8:00 AM

LAWRENCE COUNTY —A Missouri man died in an accident just after 4:30p.m. Tuesday in Lawrence County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Ford Focus driven by Earnestine Smith, 77, Crane, was southbound on Route T three miles north of Marionville. 

The Ford struck a stopped 2007 Chevy pickup driven by Tyler L. Wise, 25, Marionville. The Ford then traveled off the road, struck a utility pole and overturned.

Crane was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City.