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June 11, 1932
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
Mrs. I. Thanner and her son Eugene escaped serious injury when their car overturned after being struck by Andrew Shannon's vehicle on Eighth Street at the south city limits. Eugene suffered severe cuts requiring hospital treatment; Mrs. Thanner had shock; Shannon minor cuts. Shannon charged with reckless driving.
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Boy Injured As Auto Overturns
Thrown from their car as it turned completely over on Eighth street at the south city limits yesterday afternoon, Mrs. I. Thanner and her small son, Eugene, escaped serious injury, although the boy received severe cuts which called for treatment by a physician.
The automobile driven by Mrs. Thanner turned over after being struck on the left side by a car driven by Andrew Shannon of Seeley. Shannon was driving west on the city limits road, and Mrs. Thanner was driving south on Eighth street.
Shannon's car skidded 18 feet before striking the other, according to a report at the sheriff's office.
Bill Madlem and Herbert Lee were witnesses of the accident.
The Thanner car, after overturning, came to rest in a ditch beside the road.
Eugene Thanner was taken to the hospital for treatment. After a doctor examined his cuts he was taken home. Mrs. Thanner suffered only shock.
Shannon received minor cuts.
I. Thanner today appeared before Judge I. Mayfield to sign a complaint charging reckless driving against Andrew Shannon, placing the blame for the accident on Shannon.
Thrown from their car as it turned completely over on Eighth street at the south city limits yesterday afternoon, Mrs. I. Thanner and her small son, Eugene, escaped serious injury, although the boy received severe cuts which called for treatment by a physician.
The automobile driven by Mrs. Thanner turned over after being struck on the left side by a car driven by Andrew Shannon of Seeley. Shannon was driving west on the city limits road, and Mrs. Thanner was driving south on Eighth street.
Shannon's car skidded 18 feet before striking the other, according to a report at the sheriff's office.
Bill Madlem and Herbert Lee were witnesses of the accident.
The Thanner car, after overturning, came to rest in a ditch beside the road.
Eugene Thanner was taken to the hospital for treatment. After a doctor examined his cuts he was taken home. Mrs. Thanner suffered only shock.
Shannon received minor cuts.
I. Thanner today appeared before Judge I. Mayfield to sign a complaint charging reckless driving against Andrew Shannon, placing the blame for the accident on Shannon.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Car Accident
Overturned Auto
Severe Cuts
Reckless Driving
Collision
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. I. Thanner
Eugene Thanner
Andrew Shannon
I. Thanner
Judge I. Mayfield
Where did it happen?
Eighth Street At The South City Limits
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. I. Thanner
Eugene Thanner
Andrew Shannon
I. Thanner
Judge I. Mayfield
Location
Eighth Street At The South City Limits
Event Date
Yesterday Afternoon
Story Details
Mrs. Thanner's car overturned after collision with Shannon's vehicle, injuring her son Eugene severely; Shannon charged with reckless driving.