Early – Elsie Ripple Died in Fatal Solo-Vehicle Collision on US 377
Posted on Thursday, June 13th, 2019 at 4:16 am
The Early Police Department has identified the female driver who died in a fatal single-car accident on US 377 in Brown County, last Saturday.
The fatality was identified as 38-year-old Elsie Ripple. Based on a preliminary investigation, Ripple was driving a Ford Ranger along Farm to Market 45 Road when, for reasons that had been determined, it crossed US 337, hit an embankment and a couple of trees and fences. The Ford fell 47 feet into a ravine where it landed on a large boulder.
When local firefighters arrived at the scene of the crash, they found Ripple outside of the truck, lifeless. According to reports, Ripple had been reported missing by her family days earlier.
Police have yet to determine what lead up to the collision. The crash remains under investigation.
We believe that when someone loses a loved one from a car accident, they do not only suffer emotionally but financially as well. If you or your loved one is a victim of a car accident caused by wrongful actions or due to negligence, you may have the right to file for legal claims. Most of the time, families who are left behind after a tragic loss are not aware of their rights and the legal processes needed to obtain fair and just compensation. In times like this, you would need a professional who can provide you with all the support you need as you go through this difficult time. Talk to your personal injury or car accident lawyer for assistance.
According to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA), car accidents happen almost every minute of the day, and for every 16 minutes, a car accident occurs that results in death. So that is about 6 million car accidents every year and 90 people dying in car accidents every day in the U.S. alone. Despite the government’s aggressive efforts to keep these cases down, Texas remains the worst state in the country for alcohol-involved car crashes.
