In Loving Memory of Adam Cornelison, Mackenzie Lawrence, and Brooklyn Stanley

In Loving Memory of Adam Cornelison, Mackenzie Lawrence, and Brooklyn Stanley

WAYNE TOWNSHIP, Ohio — The Wayne Township community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Adam Cornelison, Mackenzie Lawrence, and Brooklyn Stanley, whose lives were tragically cut short in a two-vehicle crash on February 14, 2026. The devastating accident occurred around 3:08 p.m. on State Route 60, leaving friends, family, and the community in profound sorrow.

According to authorities, 18-year-old Adam Cornelison of Duncan Falls was operating a 2010 Mercury Milan southbound on SR 60 when the vehicle traveled left of center, colliding with a 2025 Honda CR-V traveling northbound. The Honda CR-V was driven by 53-year-old Bradley Stanley of Newark, with two passengers, Mackenzie Lawrence, 29, and Brooklyn Stanley, 22, also of Newark. Adam Cornelison was pronounced deceased at the scene. Tragically, Mackenzie Lawrence and Brooklyn Stanley were transported to Genesis Hospital, where they later succumbed to their injuries. It was reported that Adam Cornelison was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.

Emergency responders from Harrison Township Fire and EMS, Genesis Community Ambulance, Zanesville Fire and EMS, Duncan Falls Fire, the Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office, and the Ohio Department of Transportation were on the scene assisting with the tragic incident. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Adam, Mackenzie, and Brooklyn were remembered by loved ones as vibrant, caring, and spirited individuals who brought light and joy into the lives of everyone who knew them. Adam, at just 18, had a bright future ahead, filled with promise and potential. Mackenzie and Brooklyn, both young women full of ambition and warmth, touched the lives of family, friends, and their community in countless ways. Their sudden and tragic passing leaves an immeasurable void in the hearts of those who loved them.

This devastating loss serves as a solemn reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of treasuring every moment with loved ones. The Wayne Township community has rallied around the families affected, offering support, prayers, and a shared space to grieve collectively. Friends, neighbors, and community members are remembering the three lives not for the tragic circumstances of their passing, but for the joy, love, and laughter they brought into the world.

As the investigation continues, family and friends are left to honor the memories of Adam Cornelison, Mackenzie Lawrence, and Brooklyn Stanley. Their legacy endures in the hearts of those who knew them—the stories shared, the smiles they inspired, and the lives they touched.

May Adam, Mackenzie, and Brooklyn rest in peace, and may their families and loved ones find comfort in the enduring memories and love they leave behind. Though their time was far too short, their impact will be remembered forever in the Wayne Township community and beyond.