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St. Charles man hurt in boating crash on the Lake of the Ozarks

By Erika McGuire

October 1, 2022 12:51 PM

Published October 1, 2022 10:31 AM

Lake of the Ozarks, Mo. (KMIZ)

A St. Charles man was seriously hurt after a boat crash on the Lake of the Ozarks.

The crash happened Friday afternoon at the 18-mile-mark of the main channel.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says, 68-year-old Ward Twyford was crossing the main channel when he pulled into a boat's path and was hit by 57-year-old Penny Thurman.

Twyford was taken to Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach with serious injuries.

Thurman refused medical treatment on scene, Troopers said.

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Erika McGuire

Erika McGuire originally comes from Detriot. She is a reporter and weekend anchor on ABC 17 News.

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