Stone County Republican / Crane Chronicle
  • Home
  • Inside This Week's Issue
    • Crop-duster crashes plane just east of Aurora
    • High winds and hail damage homes and vehicles Sunday morning
    • RS police chief on admin. leave, clerks let go
    • Local officer killed in the line of duty finally recognized for his sacrifice nearly a century after his death
    • Kimberling City mayor announces resignation of city administrator
    • Crane honors retiring baseball head coach Bryan Harmon for 29 years of dedication and service
    • Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks golf tournament raises money for local kids programs
    • Weekly Stock Market Insights
    • Neighbors and Friends of Table Rock Lake award over $45,000 in grants
    • Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year Awards Sponsored by Table Rock Community Bank
    • Hurley D.A.R.E Graduates 2022
  • This Week's Issue
  • Archive
  • Our History
  • Place Ad
  • Subscribe
  • Contact Us
    • Contact Form
  • Stock Market Insights

Crane resident killed in crash

September 24, 2020
Sheila Harris

   Jeffrey A. Holden, 42, of Crane, was killed in a crash that occurred at 2:15 a.m., September 20, on the westbound I-44 exit ramp 58, near Halltown.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, Holden’s 2005 Ford Mustang was westbound on the exit ramp, when it left the roadway, hit an embankment and became airborne. After striking the ground and overturning, it hit a tree and came to rest on its top. Holden, who was not wearing a safety device, was ejected. He was pronounced deceased on the scene by Lawrence County deputy coroner, Larry Eden at 3:35 a.m.

   A passenger in Holden’s vehicle, Kristen M. Hoss, 32, of Steelville, was taken to Mercy Hospital in Springfield by Mercy Lifeline, with serious injuries.
The body of the deceased was transported to Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City.

   The vehicle was towed from the scene by Biellier’s Wrecker Service.

   The accident marked Troop D’s 10th fatality crash for September and the 83rd for 2020. The accident was investigated by Major Sergeant S. Jones.

All content copyright Stone County Publishing Co. Inc.
The Stone County Republican/Crane Chronicle
P.O. Box 401, Crane, Missouri 65633
Phone: 417-723-5248      Fax: 417-723-8490
  • Home
  • Inside This Week's Issue
    • Crop-duster crashes plane just east of Aurora
    • High winds and hail damage homes and vehicles Sunday morning
    • RS police chief on admin. leave, clerks let go
    • Local officer killed in the line of duty finally recognized for his sacrifice nearly a century after his death
    • Kimberling City mayor announces resignation of city administrator
    • Crane honors retiring baseball head coach Bryan Harmon for 29 years of dedication and service
    • Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks golf tournament raises money for local kids programs
    • Weekly Stock Market Insights
    • Neighbors and Friends of Table Rock Lake award over $45,000 in grants
    • Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year Awards Sponsored by Table Rock Community Bank
    • Hurley D.A.R.E Graduates 2022
  • This Week's Issue
  • Archive
  • Our History
  • Place Ad
  • Subscribe
  • Contact Us
    • Contact Form
  • Stock Market Insights