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Young Driver Dies In Accident Save Email Print
Posted: 3:19 PM Jul 20, 2008
 Last Updated: 4:32 PM Jul 20, 2008
 Reporter: Jeremy Edwards
Email Address: jeremy.edwards@wsaz.com
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SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) -- A 16-year-old girl died in a car accident over the weekend.

State Highway Patrol officers say Ravin Salyers died Saturday night just before midnight.

She crashed her car on State Route 139 near Minford.

Officers say her car slipped off the side of the road and overturned several times.

Salyers died on the scene.

Salyers was a student at Minford High School.
Friends tell WSAZ.Com that she would have been a junior this fall.
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Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 22, 2008 at 09:56 PM
I agree.I stayed out until midnight when I was young, I had a wonderful, involved mom and still snuck to do things that I shouldn't do.I was lucky though.I don't know how she grew up, or if her parents were there for her or not.It's just sad that she's gone. But, things happen for a reason, and I know that God can use this tragedy to help others. Maybe that's what her purpose was. It sounds like she was a great girl. Hurtful, judgemental comments can't change what has happened, it's too late. I would suggest that instead of judging why this happened, pray that the family can find peace.
Posted by: Tom on Aug 21, 2008 at 11:19 PM
People are out all the time, 24hrs a day in this world. Its summer, no school, and a saturday night as well. Did you all forget what it was like being 16? I was out all the time, If I could get by with it, and maybe we all were lucky this story wasnt about one of us! A teenager coming home at midnight, on a weekend? Sounds resonable to me!
Posted by: alice on Aug 15, 2008 at 07:31 PM
why was the teenager out around midnight to begin with, what is this world coming to when parents stop taking responsibility
Posted by: concerned driver on Aug 13, 2008 at 11:52 AM
ok two teenagers both die in car accident. it is said that the young man was speeding, and the young lady was using her phone, and the time of night for the young lady to be out at night that time at 16 what kind of parent is gonna let that happen. as a driver I'm very concerned over the lack of responsibility that these kids have.
Posted by: ron on Aug 13, 2008 at 09:26 AM
umm why in the world would a parent let a child out at almost midnight, where was the parents, parents these days don't seem to want to be responsibile for there children anymore, makes me sick!
Posted by: casey on Aug 12, 2008 at 09:05 PM
I heard the reason why she wreck because she was texting as she was TRYING to drive. um hello at that age they shouldn't have there license
Posted by: Jessi on Jul 27, 2008 at 09:48 PM
I didn't know Ravin, but she was my cousin Kristen's friend. Kristen feels this loss is her fault somehow and she is not taking it as well as I hoped she would. My prayers go out to the Salyers family and Minford High School and my cousin Kristen, who is like my sister.
Posted by: Amanda on Jul 24, 2008 at 12:56 AM
I am really sorry for your loss i was reading the comments and an accident can happen anytime and there are careless drivers out there of all AGES anyone can slip off the road and lose control not just a teenager. again i am really sorry my prayers go to the family and friends of raven god bless and be safe
Posted by: Stephanie on Jul 23, 2008 at 01:12 PM
RIP raven salyers. you will be loved and missed by everyone. kicking it at the pool is how i'm going to remember you. may you rest in peace and her family is in my prayers.
Posted by: Rosemount on Jul 22, 2008 at 09:58 PM
Thank you Claudette....as a parent your words mean alot....
Posted by: Rosemount on Jul 22, 2008 at 09:54 PM
Ravin will be sadly missed, may she rest in peace. She will always remembered for her smile and her love for life....Be safe everyone please. God bless....
Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 22, 2008 at 05:48 PM
sixteen year olds should not drive because they can't.
Posted by: Claudette on Jul 22, 2008 at 08:54 AM
The Unanswered 'WHY' They come to us, Blessings from above. We call them family, Give them our love. Throughout our lives, we share good and bad times, Until one day you hear those eternal 'chimes.' It's time to leave, your time here is through. I thank God for letting me borrow you. I can't begin to understand why or how, Why you, why us, why now? I won't begin to say I understand, Only that it's part of God's "Master Plan" God help me to remain feeling somewhat whole, For I feel as though I've lost a big part of my soul. You've gone now to lands truly unknown, I pray you've found your new and glorious home. Claudette Ferguson 5/18/07 My prayers are with this family.
Posted by: Stephanie & josh on Jul 22, 2008 at 01:04 AM
Ravin was a wonderful person. she will never be forgotten...we miss you!
Posted by: The Sparks Family on Jul 21, 2008 at 10:38 PM
Our prayers are with the Salyers family. We lost our nephew, Jordan, just two weeks ago to a terrible car accident. He was also only 16 years young. The pain is real, the loss is great & the questions are many. I pray the Lord gives your family strength during this time of sorrow & loss. You are in our thoughts & prayers. God bless you all!
Posted by: nathan on Jul 21, 2008 at 09:00 PM
i cant believe shes gone. i cant comprehend it. its never going to be the same at MHS now. Prayers go out to all friends and family
Posted by: Justin on Jul 21, 2008 at 05:39 PM
I didnt know Ravin but i know Natalie and they were best friends and my prayers go out to her Natalie and all the rest of her friends and family
Posted by: nate aka chubz on Jul 21, 2008 at 05:36 PM
im still in shock about this accident...its never going to be the same at school without ravin....Prayers go out to her family.
Posted by: Kyle on Jul 21, 2008 at 02:19 PM
Prayers go out to her family and friends.
Posted by: The Smith Family on Jul 21, 2008 at 12:24 PM
My prayers go out to the family for the lost of your daughter. We have lost a son and know your pain. My God Bless you and all of your family.
Posted by: Jason on Jul 21, 2008 at 12:23 PM
I truly am sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Tiff's Mom on Jul 21, 2008 at 10:16 AM
Our family's thoughts and prayers are with Ravin's family. I am so sorry for your loss. I remember taking Ravin camping with us one weekend, she made us laugh and that is how I will remember her-with laughter and a smile. God bless.
Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 21, 2008 at 09:00 AM
I pray for the family and hope that they can somehow find peace with God through this horrible ordeal.
Posted by: The Rawlins Family on Jul 21, 2008 at 08:51 AM
Sorry to hear of your loss. Your family will be in our prayers. God Bless you all.
Posted by: PAt on Jul 21, 2008 at 08:25 AM
As a mother who has lost a teenager, my compassion and prayers go out to you and your family. May GOD be with you to comfort you at this time and in the future. Reading the comments, I agree with , just worried, maybe the legal age to get a drivers license, should be 17, with permits of at least 6-mo. to 1 yr. It is too easy for them to get their license. This would see to it that they had a little more experience. Again, God Bless and watch over the family.
Posted by: Beth Ann on Jul 21, 2008 at 12:55 AM
My prayers are with the family and friends. I am sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Ashley on Jul 21, 2008 at 12:43 AM
My prayers go out to the family and friends. This is the second tragic accident in Scioto County this weekend and the third one this month involving teenagers. Please everyone just remind you're kids to be careful when driving, we're losing too many young people too soon.
Posted by: kayla on Jul 21, 2008 at 12:30 AM
ravin was amaing in every way she had tones of friends it kills me and alot of friends at minford to here this she will always be in our hearts 4 ever
Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 20, 2008 at 11:03 PM
Wow! This is really sad! I pray for her family. I remembered her from when she to coal grove. I just read this story! It really shocked me. I pray for her family! This is such a tragic accident. GOD BLESS!
Posted by: so sad on Jul 20, 2008 at 08:59 PM
god bless this family.
Posted by: Tara's Mom on Jul 20, 2008 at 07:27 PM
I can't begin to tell you how saddened we are by this horrible accident. Ravin and Tara were friends all through school. We used to pick Ravin up and take her to games with us when I drove the bus. They were so excited about getting their drivers licenses and driving to school their junior year. Our prayers go out to Ravin's grandparents and parents and all of the class of 2010 at Minford.
Posted by: just worried on Jul 20, 2008 at 04:28 PM
This is the second fatal car crash involving a teenage driver that has happened in Scioto County this month. It makes me wonder if maybe there isn't something more we can do to better prepare these kids for the responsibility of driving a car. My thoughts and prayers are with the Salyers and Dunham families. Your kids are resting in the arms of angels now.
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