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Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Yahoo
Duke family remembering DOC Corporal and two daughters killed in crash
DUKE, Okla. (KFOR) — The family of Cpl. Landreth Emswiler and members of the Duke community are remembering three of their own that were tragically killed in a crash. Emswiler was a Corporal at the Oklahoma State Reformatory in Granite. He began working with the agency in May 2021. News 4 spoke with Shirley Ross, Cpl. Emswiler's sister-in-law. She said, 'It's absolutely devastating for not only our family, but for the Duke community, for communities that Beverly and Landreth have been a part of.' RELATED: ODOC Corporal and two daughters killed in crash Cpl. Emswiler and his two daugthers, Carissa (17) and Elise (11) were killed Thursday afternoon in a head-on collision in Jackson County, about three miles from Duke. Ross said after the crash happened, both vehicles caught fire. 'Once first responders did arrive to the scene, both Landreth and my two nieces were pronounced dead on scene,' said Ross. Cpl. Emswiler was a father of four. His 8-year-old son Merrick survived the crash and was airlifted to Wichita Falls, TX before being transported to OU Children's Hospital. Ross says Merrick has multiple neck fractures that require surgical intervention to stabilize. His other daughter Sophia and wife Beverly were not in the car. Ross says Cpl. Emswiler was a family man and lover of life. He also served in the U.S. Air Force. 'Landreth was committed to his family more than anything. Like he loved his children very, very much. All four of his children, he would do anything for any of them.' His two daughters, Carissa and Elise had bright futures ahead of them. Ross said Carissa was set to graduate high school this year. She was a lead actor in school drama and competed in regional art competitions. Elise was a basketball player and cheerleader for Duke Elementary and a lover of animals. Ross said, 'She had a smile that could right up any room that she walked into.' Their family is devastated, but thankful for the support of their community, near and far. 'It's been amazing being able to know that my sister and her family are so beloved by the community that they put their heart and soul into,' said Ross. If you'd like to donate and help the Emswiler family, click here for their GoFundMe. An account has also been set up at Farmers & Merchants Bank in Duke for the Emswiler family. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Yahoo
OK Corrections Cpl. killed in crash along with his two daughters
DUKE, Okla. (KFOR) – Agencies around the state have posted condolences after a corporal at the Oklahoma State Reformatory died in a crash this week with two of his daughters. The Oklahoma Department of Corrections posted Saturday that Landreth Emswiler died Thursday while he was off-duty. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that it happened around 4 p.m. just three miles east of Duke in Jackson County. | > ODOC searching for two inmates who walked away from Hodgen prison > The cause of the crash is still under investigation and OHP reported that Emswiler had seat belts in use in their vehicle. ODOC posted that he and his family were involved in a two-car crash where his daughters aged 17 and 11 died with him. Officials said that his 8-year-old son was critically injured and airlifted to Wichita Falls. 'Our thoughts are with Cpl. Emswiler's family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time. Services are currently pending,' ODOC posted. A GoFundMe was set up to help with funeral and medical expenses. ODOC also announced a benefit dinner planned for Sunday to help with expenses. They said the dinner will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Duke Community Center. An account has been set up at Farmers and Merchants Bank in Duke for the Emswiler family. His wife works within the Duke Public Schools system. The school district posted Friday, 'Thank you for your thoughts and prayers for Duke School and our community. The school is closed today for a scheduled day off. Beginning Monday, counselors and pastors will be available for the students and staff as needed.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Yahoo
ODOC Corporal and two daughters killed in crash
GREER COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) — The Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) has announced the death of Landreth Emswiler, a Corporal at the Oklahoma State Reformatory in Granite who died in a car crash while off-duty. News 4 spoke with ODOC's Communications Director, Kay Thompson, confirming that Emswiler had worked for the agency since May 2021. According to a post that ODOC shared on Facebook, Cpl. Emswiler's two daughters, ages 11 and 17, also died in the crash, while his 8-year-old son was critically injured. He was airlifted to a hospital in Wichita Falls. ODOC searching for two inmates who walked away from Hodgen prison Oklahoma Department of Corrections full statement: We are deeply saddened to announce the off-duty death of Landreth Emswiler, a corporal at Oklahoma State Reformatory. He and two of his daughters, ages 17 and 11, passed away in a vehicle accident on Thursday. His 8-year-old son was critically injured and airlifted to Wichita Falls. Our thoughts are with Cpl. Emswiler's family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time. Services are currently pending. A GoFundMe was set up to help with funeral expenses, medical expenses, etc. A benefit dinner is planned for Sunday to help with expenses. The dinner will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Duke Community Center. An account has also been set up at Farmers and Merchants Bank in Duke for the Emswiler family. Oklahoma Department of Corrections Duke Public Schools was closed Friday. They also shared a statement on Facebook about the fatal crash. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers for Duke School and our community. The school is closed today for a scheduled day off. Beginning Monday, counselors and pastors will be available for the students and staff as needed. Duke Public Schools There is a GoFundMe for the Emswiler family that can be found here. Information about the benefit dinner is below. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
