Lorna Stein Killed in Fatal Head-On Crash in Payne County, Oklahoma – September 27, 2025

On September 27, 2025, a fatal motor vehicle collision claimed the lives of two individuals in Payne County, Oklahoma. According to a report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the crash occurred just before 12:20 a.m. on U.S. Highway 177 near 32nd Street. Preliminary findings indicate that a vehicle driven by 17-year-old Fernando Gonzalez was traveling at a high rate of speed without headlights when it struck a curb and veered into oncoming traffic.

The resulting head-on collision involved a second vehicle operated by 78-year-old Lorna R. Stein, who was pronounced dead at the scene. No other vehicles or individuals were involved in the incident. Authorities have emphasized that the investigation remains ongoing and all information is subject to revision as more evidence is reviewed.