IN IN - Kristy Kelley, 27, Boonville, 15 Aug 2014 #3

[volcarm]

Are u not able to exit ur car once submerged in water? Would her seatbelt be off if she was trying to get out?

 

[ThinkThinkThink]

http://www.theindychannel.com/news/local-news/coroner-kelleys-death-ruled-accidental

http://m.14news.com/14news/pm_/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=od:RuXk6Q5M

 

[steelman]

Are u not able to exit ur car once submerged in water? Would her seatbelt be off if she was trying to get out?

I would imagine it all depends on how hard you hit the water. Had she been conscious and aware, yes, she should have been able to open the door and get out, depending on how the suv ended up. If she entered at low speed, say 20-30 MPH, or if she hit her brakes prior to hitting the water, then I would think she might have been in decent shape to try and get out. The suv may have also twisted over on its side as well. The worst scenario would be if it went in nose first and then turned upside down and sank. All of this in pitch black darkness.

After having seen the stretch of road she was most likely driving down to get into that position: I think she was traveling at full highway speed, zipped right by the stop sign and telephone pole at 50-60 MPH, went airborne a couple of seconds, and literally drove nose first right into the water beyond. The impact with the water would have been tremendous, almost like running into a wall.

I pretty much expect the ME to rule that she was alive but unconscious when the suv sank to the bottom of the lake. We are probably going to hear about some head trauma and other lacerations, but I'm guessing the cause of death will be ruled "drowning".

 

[concernedmother]

http://www.tristatehomepage.com/sto...een-ruled-an-acc/18551/TILIE1uvgkGCUdJqsJ93Vg
The Warrick County Sheriff says Kristy Kelley's death has been ruled an accidental drowning due to asphyxia. The family still has many unanswered questions.

I have unanswered questions too but I expect them to forever be unanswered. So what happened? Did she stop breathing when her car hit the water?

 

[justme41]

Are u not able to exit ur car once submerged in water? Would her seatbelt be off if she was trying to get out?

If submerged, water pressure is too great to open a door. Best bet is to try to break a window or wait for water to fill the vehicle and pressure to equalize so doors will open.

 

[klily444]

Are u not able to exit ur car once submerged in water? Would her seatbelt be off if she was trying to get out?

I was in a rollover that landed at the bottom of a body of water. I could not open the door because of the pressure of the water. The car filled with water almost immediately. Someone saw it and ran down the hill and broke a window and pulled me out. Perhaps this will help everyone worried about Kristy's final moments--I was too in shock to feel pain. I felt fear, but no pain. At least not for a while. I was also told I was unconscious but I do not remember it that way.

 

[volcarm]

I was in a rollover that landed at the bottom of a body of water. I could not open the door because of the pressure of the water. The car filled with water almost immediately. Someone saw it and ran down the hill and broke a window and pulled me out. Perhaps this will help everyone worried about Kristy's final moments--I was too in shock to feel pain. I felt fear, but no pain. At least not for a while. I was also told I was unconscious but I do not remember it that way.

Aw that sounds scarey. Glad u came out alive!

 

[ThinkThinkThink]

Bless your heart, "klily." So glad you were rescued. Above all else, your story, this one on Kristy, and other difficult ones we immerse ourselves in on WS also have special ways of reminding me just how many kind, helpful, courageous people are still in this world.

 

[IndianaMom]

There are 2 pictures of Kristy's car here:
http://www.14news.com/story/26559687/coroner-kristy-kelley-drowned-death-was-accidental

Does not appear to have been a roll over.

RIP Kristy.

 

[texasgirl2]

Wow! I am so thankful to hear that it was an accident. Somehow, it brings me a little bit of relief to hear that there wasn't foul play involved. I hope that her family will find some comfort in that. I'm sure MANY scenarios ran through their mind over the past month. I just pray that she didn't feel any pain.

I will be praying for KK's family & friends. RIP beautiful Kristy! :heartbeat:

 

[texasgirl2]

There are 2 pictures of Kristy's car here:
http://www.14news.com/story/26559687/coroner-kristy-kelley-drowned-death-was-accidental

Does not appear to have been a roll over.

RIP Kristy.

Not seeing any pictures?

 

[volcarm]

There are 2 pictures of Kristy's car here:
http://www.14news.com/story/26559687/coroner-kristy-kelley-drowned-death-was-accidental

Does not appear to have been a roll over.

RIP Kristy.

I don't see any pics?

 

[IndianaMom]

That is strange. I can see 2 pictures. Maybe try these direct links to the pictures:

http://wfie.images.worldnow.com/images/26559687_BG4.jpg

http://wfie.images.worldnow.com/images/26559687_BG5.jpg

 

[Tonia]

I don't see any pics?

Bottom of the page right side

 

[ThinkThinkThink]

That is strange. I can see 2 pictures. Maybe try these direct links to the pictures:

http://wfie.images.worldnow.com/images/26559687_BG4.jpg

http://wfie.images.worldnow.com/images/26559687_BG5.jpg

Ouch. Makes it more real.
But I think I needed to see that.

 

[volcarm]

Yes. Seeing this has helped. But so very sad.

 

[volcarm]

I wonder if she did it on purpose?

 

[klily444]

Bless your heart, "klily." So glad you were rescued. Above all else, your story, this one on Kristy, and other difficult ones we immerse ourselves in on WS also have special ways of reminding me just how many kind, helpful, courageous people are still in this world.

Awe, thank you. This is one of the two threads where I really felt a sense of unity and connection. Thank you guys!!!

 

[klily444]

Ouch. Makes it more real.
But I think I needed to see that.

I'm really surprised there wasn't more damage to the car!! In a sense it makes me feel better than seeing a twisted piece of metal...The whole thing is just awful though.

 

[steelman]

She went in nose first-------at a high rate of speed. Note the crushed front grill and hood.