Ari Farmer, a 12-year-old Greenbrier Middle School Basketball Player, was transferred to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital due to a critical injury from a serious two-vehicle crash on Highway 41 at Worsham Springs Road.
She was travelling with her mother, Kensey Ruck, on Highway 41 at Worsham Springs Road.
A tragic two-vehicle collision on Worsham Springs Road has resulted in one fatality and left a child in critical condition.
The crash involved a passenger car and a pickup truck. According to reports, one adult female, identified as Kensey Ruck, lost her life in the collision.
Moreover, a 12-year-old female, Ari Farmer, was critically injured and has been transported to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital for emergency treatment.
The crash has prompted a complete shutdown of Hwy 41 as authorities investigate the scene.
The video footage of the incident is dark, making the vehicles themselves hard to see. Still, it clearly captures the moment of impact and shows the position and direction of both cars before the crash.
Hwy 41S near Worsham Springs Rd. is closed due to a serious vehicle accident, head on with trapped people and serious injuries. Half of the County’s ambulances are on this one scene, multiple patients. Please avoid the area.
Robertson County Emergency Medical Services
Greenbrier Middle Schooler Shows Incredible Strength After Tragic Crash
A community is in mourning after a devastating two-vehicle crash on Worsham Springs Road claimed the life of Kensey Ruck and left Ari Farmer with critical injuries.
Kensey Ruck was 35 years old, and Ari, a 12-year-old, played basketball at Greenbrier Middle School.
According to a family member, Trina Daniel Ruck, a witness reported that another vehicle made a U-turn, resulting in a head-on collision.
Kensey and Ari were trapped in the car for some time before being extricated.
Trina mentioned Ari has been awake and talking. She is determined to fight, bringing smiles to the hospital staff and family.
Ari is currently in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and has been cleared of spinal injuries. However, medical teams are monitoring a slight brain bleed and some memory loss, which may be due to a concussion or trauma response.
The family is waiting for her to be awake for more extended periods so she can begin eating and walking. The young athlete is requesting visitors and would like to call loved ones.
Tonight was about more than basketball. Both teams came together to show love and support for our girl Ari. Seeing everyone wearing pink, Ari’s favorite color, including our opponents from IA and even both boys teams, was such a powerful reminder that the game is bigger than wins and losses. We’re all praying for you, Ari. 💗 You’re strong, and your basketball family is standing with you every step of the way. 💪🏽
Greenbrier Middle School
Furthermore, Kensey’s family is reeling from the loss.
She was the rock of her family, and her death is a devastating blow, especially to her mother, who has now lost her husband, sister, and daughter in three years.
Ari had previously lost her dad, and her mother meant absolutely everything to her.
Imagine this little girl waking up in the hospital and learning this news and having to find the strength to heal.
Trina Daniel Ruck
A GoFundMe and meal train are being established to support Ari and the family during this unimaginable time.
The family is also asking for continued prayers for strength and healing for Ari as she begins her difficult recovery.
Rest In Peace, Kensey Ruck.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Kensey Ruck was a hard-working single mom.
- She graduated from Greenbrier High School and was a Patient Care Liaison at HCA Tristar Medline.
