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2nd teen dies after crash on South Salt Pond

Friday, July 4, 2008
By ERIC CRUMP/Editor

A second Marshall teen died Thursday evening, July 3, from injuries suffered when a van collided with a tree in the 1300 block of South Salt Pond Avenue in Marshall at 2 p.m.

Stephanie Rapp, 15, died at 8:15 p.m. at University Hospital in Columbia, according to Saline County Coroner Willie Harlow.

Rapp was riding in the back seat of the van, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers.

The driver, Christian Argueta, 18, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.

Troopers said a passenger in the van reported that Argueta may have blacked out prior to the collision.

The van apparently went through the intersection of Salt Pond Avenue and College Street without stopping, troopers said.

A second passenger, Derian Martin, 15, of Marshall, suffered moderate injuries, according to troopers, and was taken to University Hospital Thursday afternoon.

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We loved Stepanie very much, she always had a special smile that made everyone happy. We'll always see her smile and feel her hugs in out hearts. Her Aunt, Uncle, and family in Warsaw are sharing the sorrow of her death.

-- Posted by khart0155 on Mon, Jul 7, 2008, at 10:43 AM

wow this is crazy stephanie was one of my best friends i love her sooo much n she will really be missed things wont be the same with out her at school she will really be missed soooooooo much i love her so much its still so crazy this could happen. Christian will also be missed. i love you both sooo much!! Nichole Johns xoxo

-- Posted by ballin on Fri, Jul 4, 2008, at 3:56 PM

Very sorry about your loss you all are in our thoughts.

-- Posted by cheryl B on Fri, Jul 4, 2008, at 2:55 PM

Stephanie was a beautiful girl and loved by many. Her family in Kansas is mourning her death along with her family at home and friends.

-- Posted by lrogerspc on Fri, Jul 4, 2008, at 2:48 PM

Very sorry about your loss you all are in our thoughts.

-- Posted by cheryl B on Fri, Jul 4, 2008, at 2:44 PM

May Stephanie and her family find peace in all this. Stephanie was a very bright girl with tons of tallent. This world will be a empty place without her presence.

God bless all involved.

My heart and my childrens hearts go out to her family and loved ones.

-- Posted by get a clue on Fri, Jul 4, 2008, at 1:38 PM

Stephanie was one of my best friends and it still doesnt seem real that this happened. We love you Stephanie. My thoughts go out to everyone.

-- Posted by boozilla on Fri, Jul 4, 2008, at 12:03 PM

Thoughts and prayers are with the family. God bless.

-- Posted by granny08 on Fri, Jul 4, 2008, at 11:26 AM

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