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Lamar Schools cancel athletic events after student dies in crash

All athletic events at Lamar Schools have been canceled this week after 16-year-old Ashlynn Barnes was killed in a crash Tuesday night.

LAMAR, Arkansas — Lamar Schools announced it is canceling athletic events for the rest of the week after a student was killed in a crash Tuesday night. 

According to the crash report, 16-year-old Ashlynn Barnes was driving her car westbound on State Highway 164 just before 9 p.m. on Jan. 17 when she lost control of the vehicle and was ejected.

Ashlynn was taken to a nearby hospital where she died from her injuries.

"Please keep the Barnes family in your prayers," Lamar Athletics added in their Facebook post.

Credit: Brett Sampley

Lamar Athletic Director Brett Sampley says they are heartbroken about the passing of Ashlynn.

"We are heartbroken from the loss of Ashlynn. She played a major part in so many coaches' and players' lives, she was warm hearted, and a great kid who left us too soon," Sampley said. 

Ashlynn played basketball, ran track and was a member of the bowling team. She was also the district champion high jump winner in track and finished third in the state track meet.

Sampley says she was a true competitor who loved to compete. 

Link Church hosted a prayer vigil Wednesday night in the parking lot of the former Clarksville Cinema. 

Lamar Schools have canceled classes Monday, Jan. 23, to allow staff and students to attend Ashlynn's funeral.

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