STRANG, Okla. — The community of Strang is grieving the tragic loss of 26-year-old Ana Stoops following a fatal crash on Tuesday afternoon. The Pryor Police Department reported that the collision occurred near the intersection of Highway 20 and Carbide Road around 3:06 p.m.
Authorities said Stoops was stopped at a stop sign on Carbide Road before entering the intersection when her vehicle was struck by another car traveling westbound on Highway 20. The impact caused severe injuries. Stoops was airlifted to a hospital in Tulsa, where she later died. Her sudden passing has left family, friends, and the community heartbroken.
The driver of the other vehicle, a 17-year-old, was also transported to a hospital and treated for minor injuries. Police confirmed that no other individuals were involved and said the crash remains under investigation as they work to determine the exact circumstances.
Friends and family have shared messages of sorrow and remembrance, describing Stoops as a vibrant and caring young woman whose life was tragically cut short. Loved ones expressed the depth of their grief and extended support to her family during this incredibly difficult time.
The loss has profoundly affected residents of Strang, who continue to come together to support one another while honoring Ana Stoops’ life. Her memory will remain in the hearts of all who knew her, and the community is united in mourning the life of a young woman taken far too soon.