Victim's Name Released In Barren Co. Fatal Crash
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Updated: 2:48 PM May 29, 2009
Victim's Name Released In Barren Co. Fatal Crash
The accident happened around 1 p.m. Wednesday, approximately eight miles south of Glasgow.
Posted: 2:54 PM May 28, 2009
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The identity of a Tennessee man killed in a car accident in Barren county has been released.

The accident happened around 1 p.m. Wednesday, approximately eight miles south of Glasgow.

The driver, 74-year-old Scott Rippy of Bethpage, Tennessee, lost control due to heavy rainfall.

His truck spun out of control, and flipped multiple times, before coming to a final rest on its top.

His passenger, 66-year-old George Carter, also of Bethpage, was taken to T.J. Samson Hospital for treatment.

Rippy was pronounced dead at the scene by Coroner Mike Swift.

Rippy was not wearing a seatbelt, but Carter was belted at the time of the crash.



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