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.
