RIPLEY COUNTY – Three students died after a crash in Ripley County.
In a Thursday afternoon news conference. Authorities released the names of those killed:
- Timothy Bowman
- Jacob Vogel
- Samantha Hanson
Three others were hurt:
- Tommy Crawford
- Caleb Cumberworth
- Kayla Adkinson
All are students at South Ripley High School in Versailles. The accident happened Thursday morning at the intersection of Fairgrounds Road and County Road 850 West near Osgood.
Investigators said it appears both vehicles disregarded stop signs. The students were attending an FFA event at nearby Hopewell Church.
Darrell Morgan
praying for all the families so sad
Dozer
Prayers On The Way!!
MamaTofMany
My prayers go out to all the families and friends. May God be with all of you during this time of need.
Toni Campbell
So sad and so sorry. We will be saying prayers for all.
CRK
I feel bad for the victims and their families. If this was a school field trip, then why weren't the students on a transported bus rather than in their personal vehicle?
Jessica
It wasn't a field trip. They were at an FFA meeting at the church.
Mouser
FFA is a school sponsored activity. They should have been on a bus.
IndyGirl
The event started at 6:00 AM prior to the start of the school day. So, the students had to supply their own transportation according to the school superintendent during the press conference.
anon
This is such a sad situation, my condolences to the families of those who didn't make it, and wishes for a speedy recovery to those who did.
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