Mexico Man Sentenced for Deadly Crash
24 year old Joshua Frye of Mexico, has been sentenced for the deadly crash on July 12 on business 54 in Mexico
just south of Walmart that killed Austin Terry and Kristian Pritchett and seriously injured another man in Audrain County.
Frye, pled guilty to charges of driving while intoxicated causing death and serious injury, and was sentenced to a maximum of 15 years in prison for the deaths, plus 7 years for the injury.
He may qualify for probation after a 120-day treatment program, but faces strict supervision if released. Victims’ families called for harsher punishment, saying Frye should serve his time without probation.
Prosecutor’s praised first responders and emphasized that Frye’s reckless, impaired driving brings serious consequences, delivering a strong message of accountability to the community.
