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Domestic News March 30, 1957

The Miami Times

Miami, Dade County, Florida

What is this article about?

Six-year-old Mozell Riggins died in Jackson Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, becoming Dade County's 62nd traffic victim of 1957, after being struck by a car on NW 22nd Ave. Monday along with her sister Patricia, who suffered a broken leg. Driver Mrs. Joyce Vinson was not charged.

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Six-Year-Old Girl Killed by Auto

Six-year-old Mozell Riggins, daughter of Mrs. Otha Riggins of 2330 NW 73rd place, became Dade County's 62nd traffic victim of 1957 when she died in Jackson Memorial Hospital Wednesday. OVER MT

Mozelle and her five-year-old sister, Patricia, were struck down Monday by Mrs. Joyce Vinson, white, who was not charged by police at the time of the accident. Mrs. Vinson claimed the two girls suddenly darted in front of her car on busily travelled NW 22nd ave. Patricia is still in Jackson Memorial Hospital with a broken leg and bruises. Funeral services will be held Monday at one pm. in the Range Funeral Home chapel.

What sub-type of article is it?

Accident Death Or Funeral

What keywords are associated?

Traffic Accident Child Death Dade County 1957 Car Strike

What entities or persons were involved?

Mozell Riggins Mrs. Otha Riggins Patricia Mrs. Joyce Vinson

Where did it happen?

Dade County

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Dade County

Event Date

1957

Key Persons

Mozell Riggins Mrs. Otha Riggins Patricia Mrs. Joyce Vinson

Outcome

mozell riggins died wednesday in jackson memorial hospital; patricia has a broken leg and bruises, still hospitalized; mrs. vinson not charged; funeral monday at 1 pm in range funeral home chapel

Event Details

Mozell and Patricia Riggins struck by car driven by Mrs. Joyce Vinson on NW 22nd Ave. Monday; girls darted in front of car; Mozell died Wednesday

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