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March 1, 1924
Richmond Planet
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
Fait Barker was killed when his Ford truck was hit by the Atlantic Coast Line's Southbound Everglades Special train near Enfield, N.C., derailing the locomotive and front truck. He attempted to cross ahead of the train at high speed.
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FAIT BARKER KILLED WHEN TRAIN DEMOLISHES TRUCK
(Preaton News Service)
Wilmington, N. C., Feb. 21.--Fait Barker was instantly killed, his Ford truck completely demolished and the locomotive and front truck of the Atlantic Coast Line Southbound Everglades Special, derailed near Enfield, N. C., early last Monday night when Barker, it is said attempted to cross the tracks in front of the train. According to witnesses of the accident Barker was driving at a rapid speed when he drew near the crossing and apparently felt that if he tried to stop his truck he would skid into the approaching train and decided that he could beat the train across so he stepped on the gas. His body was hurled several hundred yards down the tracks and parts of the truck were scattered in every direction.
(Preaton News Service)
Wilmington, N. C., Feb. 21.--Fait Barker was instantly killed, his Ford truck completely demolished and the locomotive and front truck of the Atlantic Coast Line Southbound Everglades Special, derailed near Enfield, N. C., early last Monday night when Barker, it is said attempted to cross the tracks in front of the train. According to witnesses of the accident Barker was driving at a rapid speed when he drew near the crossing and apparently felt that if he tried to stop his truck he would skid into the approaching train and decided that he could beat the train across so he stepped on the gas. His body was hurled several hundred yards down the tracks and parts of the truck were scattered in every direction.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Tragedy
Catastrophe
What keywords are associated?
Train Accident
Fatal Collision
Truck Derailment
Enfield Crossing
What entities or persons were involved?
Fait Barker
Where did it happen?
Near Enfield, N. C.
Story Details
Key Persons
Fait Barker
Location
Near Enfield, N. C.
Event Date
Early Last Monday Night
Story Details
Fait Barker attempted to cross train tracks ahead of the approaching Southbound Everglades Special at high speed, resulting in his instant death, truck demolition, and partial derailment of the train.