Police Officer from Osage Beach Dies During High-Speed Car Chase, Funeral Services Announced

The Osage Beach community is mourning the loss of one of its own after an officer was killed during a car chase over the weekend.

Investigators say Officer Phylicia Carson was in pursuit of 23-year-old Christopher Wehmeyer on Route A just after 1:00am Saturday, August 31, when she lost control of her patrol car, went off the road, hit a tree and caught fire.

She was pronounced dead at the scene at 33-years-old. She leaves behind a husband and six children.

Wehmeyer is currently charged with resisting arrest by fleeing, creating a substantial risk of death. However, prosecutors say more charges could be filed against him in the case.

A candlelight vigil for Carson will be held Tuesday at 8:00pm at the Osage Beach Police Department located on City Parkway.

Officer Carson’s funeral will be held Thursday, September 5, at the Lodge of the Four Seasons on Four Seasons Drive in Lake Ozark, with a visitation from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Funeral services will be held immediately following.