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December 27, 1936
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Drunk driver Mann Walker caused a crash on Highway 61 near Mississippi line, injuring four in a Ford car: Amos Chappel, Davis Wells, Katie Byrd, Rosa Armstrong. Victims treated at John Gaston Hospital; Walker fled scene.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn.-(SNS)-
A man drunk at the wheel of a car resulted in a traffic mishap that caused injuries to four persons Monday evening of this week on Highway 61, near the Mississippi line. The victims were: Amos Chappel, 28, and Davis Wells, 28, of 1118 Thomas Street; Katie Byrd, 49, 140 East Utah St., and Rosa Armstrong, 27, of 897 McComb.
All were carried to John Gaston Hospital for emergency treatment in an R. S. Lewis ambulance. Wells sustained a wrenched right shoulder. The other victims were only slightly hurt.
According to investigation made by deputy sheriff S. C. Halliburton, the motorists were motoring south on Highway 61, toward Mississippi. When they came within a half mile of the State Line, one Mann Walker, who was driving a Chevrolet Sedan, bearing Mississippi license, attempted to pass the Ford car in which Chappel and the other three persons were riding. He speeded up his car and cut short to the right of the Ford car, forcing it into a ditch. The Ford turned over twice, injuring its occupants.
All witnesses stated that Walker was drunk. After the accident, he drove about a mile down the highway, and then came back to the scene of the accident. Walker left again before a State Highway officer arrived.
A man drunk at the wheel of a car resulted in a traffic mishap that caused injuries to four persons Monday evening of this week on Highway 61, near the Mississippi line. The victims were: Amos Chappel, 28, and Davis Wells, 28, of 1118 Thomas Street; Katie Byrd, 49, 140 East Utah St., and Rosa Armstrong, 27, of 897 McComb.
All were carried to John Gaston Hospital for emergency treatment in an R. S. Lewis ambulance. Wells sustained a wrenched right shoulder. The other victims were only slightly hurt.
According to investigation made by deputy sheriff S. C. Halliburton, the motorists were motoring south on Highway 61, toward Mississippi. When they came within a half mile of the State Line, one Mann Walker, who was driving a Chevrolet Sedan, bearing Mississippi license, attempted to pass the Ford car in which Chappel and the other three persons were riding. He speeded up his car and cut short to the right of the Ford car, forcing it into a ditch. The Ford turned over twice, injuring its occupants.
All witnesses stated that Walker was drunk. After the accident, he drove about a mile down the highway, and then came back to the scene of the accident. Walker left again before a State Highway officer arrived.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Drunk Driving
Car Accident
Highway Crash
Injuries
Mississippi Line
What entities or persons were involved?
Amos Chappel
Davis Wells
Katie Byrd
Rosa Armstrong
Mann Walker
S. C. Halliburton
Where did it happen?
Highway 61, Near The Mississippi Line
Story Details
Key Persons
Amos Chappel
Davis Wells
Katie Byrd
Rosa Armstrong
Mann Walker
S. C. Halliburton
Location
Highway 61, Near The Mississippi Line
Event Date
Monday Evening Of This Week
Story Details
A drunk driver, Mann Walker, attempted to pass a Ford car carrying Amos Chappel, Davis Wells, Katie Byrd, and Rosa Armstrong on Highway 61, forcing it into a ditch where it overturned twice, injuring the occupants. They were treated at John Gaston Hospital. Walker fled but returned briefly.