Washington, Harrison Centralia, Missouri Harrison Washington Died in a Car Accident on Missouri Highway 22; Family Members Weep

 Washington, Harrison Centralia, Missouri Harrison Washington Died in a Car Accident on Missouri Highway 22; Family Members Weep

The Mexico Public Safety Department was called to a two-vehicle collision in the 1500 block of West Monroe Street (Missouri Highway 22) at around 10:33 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

Authorities said that **Harrison Washington**, a 34-year-old male from Centralia, was driving an eastbound 2006 Ford passenger car when his automobile crossed the centerline and struck a 1999 Freightliner truck towing a trailer. A 72-year-old man from Mexico was operating the Freightliner, which was filled with soybean meal. Washington passed away at the site, according to emergency responders. The Freightliner's driver was unharmed. The highway was slowed down until about 4:00 in the morning.

while workers removed the trailer and truck. The Mexico Public Safety Department is still investigating the crash. Harrison Washington was regarded by friends and loved ones as a kind and compassionate man who was greatly admired by many.

As we grieve with family and friends for this significant loss, words cannot adequately convey how deeply we feel. We sincerely regret learning about this promising being's passing. We send our sympathies and hope that our prayers may bring you consolation. Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Please feel free to send thoughts and condolence messages to the departed's family and friends; it would be greatly appreciated during this trying time.