Diana Johnson, 19, and Chris Blackmon, 18, killed when car hits tree

Modified Date: 
Sun, 09/14/2014 - 12:07pm
Accident Date: 
Saturday, September 13, 2014

Two Ripley teenagers die in one-car wreck

The Ripley Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched and used the jaws of life to free the victims. “It looks like they ran off the road to the right, came back across the road and struck the tree,” said McCalister, who added the passenger side struck the tree.

2 Ripley teenagers die in 1-car wreck

An early-morning crash has killed two teenagers from Ripley.

An early Saturday morning one-vehicle accident has claimed the lives of two Ripley teenagers, Diana Johnson, 19, and Chris Blackmon, 18. Tippah County Sheriff’s Department said that Diana the teens were in a 2006 Chevy Malibu when the driver, Johnson, lost control of the vehicle and struck a tree, instantly killing both teenagers who were wearing seat belts.The Ripley Police Department and the Ripley Ambulance Service also responded to the scene.

 
Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Diana Johnson
Chris Blackmon
City: 
Ripley, MS

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Have any arrangements been made?

The wake for both Diana and Chris will be together at The Ripley Event Center Friday 9/19/14 from 5-8 pm. The funeral will also be together at the Ripley Event Canter Saturday 9/20/14 at 1 pm.

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