The Duncan, Oklahoma community is grieving the heartbreaking loss of Ashton M. Lowe-Storey, 19, who passed away in a fatal crash early Saturday morning, January 17, in Stephens County.
According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the crash occurred just after 2:30 a.m. along County Road 2900, about half a mile south of Terry Road. Ashton was driving south when the vehicle left the roadway, striking a tree and a fence before entering a field. The vehicle then struck another tree, rolled an undetermined number of times, and came to rest upside down.
Emergency crews responded to the scene and pronounced Ashton deceased. A passenger in the vehicle was injured and transported for medical treatment. Authorities noted in a preliminary report that seatbelts were not used by all occupants. Next of kin have been notified.
As news of the tragedy spread, family, friends, and community members across Duncan have been left mourning a young life lost too soon. Loved ones are remembering Ashton for the memories shared, the life lived, and the impact left on those who knew them.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. As the investigation remains ongoing, the Duncan community stands together in sorrow, offering thoughts, prayers, and support to Ashton’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.
