Current Weather

Autopsies Scheduled for Today Following Fatal Crash Friday

White County Coroner Chris Marsh says autopsies are scheduled for today in Springfield following a fatal accident just outside Carmi Friday.  Illinois State Police say a 2000 Maroon Ford Mustang was southbound on Route 1 approaching 1350 North while a 2023 white Kia Forte was northbound at the same location.  The vehicles collided near the center of the roadway.  The drivers of both vehicles were pronounced dead on scene.  A passenger in the Mustang, identified on social media as Kenny Ripley, was taken to an Evansville hospital with injuries.  He suffered a broken arm, leg and foot as a result of the crash and is due for surgery Monday morning.  Funeral arrangements are pending for Stormy Baker.  A SpotFund has been set up to assist the family with expenses.  Find it at http://spot.fund.dmqfm5sc.  Arrangements for the other driver, a 58-year-old Carmi woman are also pending.

SHARE NOW

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *