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July 24, 1922
The Seattle Star
Seattle, King County, Washington
What is this article about?
In San Francisco on July 23, 1922, a car carrying nine Lynch family members collided with a streetcar on Railroad Avenue, overturned, and burst into flames, killing five and injuring four others critically.
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MONDAY.
JULY 24, 1922.
FIVE KILLED AS AUTO AND CAR COLLIDE
Four Others Are Dying;
Machine Swings Across Street Tracks
SAN FRANCISCO, July - Five dead and four others in a hospital, with physicians today still uncertain as to their recovery. was the toll of an auto wreck on Railroad ave. here late yesterday.
The dead were Thomas and Mary Lynch. their daughter, Mary. aged 5. Mrs. Bridget Lynch, sister-in-law of Thomas Lynch, and Phillip Lynch. her son, aged 2.
The injured were, Katherine lynch, 5. twin sister of Mary, Lackie Lynch. aged 2. twin brother of Phillip. Marie Lynch. aged 4. daughter of Mrs. Bridget Lynch. Miss Catherine Garvin, aged 40. sister of Mrs. Mary Lynch.
The accident occurred when Thomas Lynch, who was driving a heavy car. carrying nine persons, swung onto the car tracks to pass thru congested traffic. His machine struck a street car. overturned and burst into flames,
Four of the dead had been burned to death before the fire was extinguished. One other died soon after reaching the hospital.
JULY 24, 1922.
FIVE KILLED AS AUTO AND CAR COLLIDE
Four Others Are Dying;
Machine Swings Across Street Tracks
SAN FRANCISCO, July - Five dead and four others in a hospital, with physicians today still uncertain as to their recovery. was the toll of an auto wreck on Railroad ave. here late yesterday.
The dead were Thomas and Mary Lynch. their daughter, Mary. aged 5. Mrs. Bridget Lynch, sister-in-law of Thomas Lynch, and Phillip Lynch. her son, aged 2.
The injured were, Katherine lynch, 5. twin sister of Mary, Lackie Lynch. aged 2. twin brother of Phillip. Marie Lynch. aged 4. daughter of Mrs. Bridget Lynch. Miss Catherine Garvin, aged 40. sister of Mrs. Mary Lynch.
The accident occurred when Thomas Lynch, who was driving a heavy car. carrying nine persons, swung onto the car tracks to pass thru congested traffic. His machine struck a street car. overturned and burst into flames,
Four of the dead had been burned to death before the fire was extinguished. One other died soon after reaching the hospital.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Car Collision
Streetcar Accident
Family Deaths
Fire
San Francisco Wreck
What entities or persons were involved?
Thomas Lynch
Mary Lynch
Mary Lynch (5)
Mrs. Bridget Lynch
Phillip Lynch (2)
Katherine Lynch (5)
Lackie Lynch (2)
Marie Lynch (4)
Miss Catherine Garvin (40)
Where did it happen?
Railroad Ave., San Francisco
Story Details
Key Persons
Thomas Lynch
Mary Lynch
Mary Lynch (5)
Mrs. Bridget Lynch
Phillip Lynch (2)
Katherine Lynch (5)
Lackie Lynch (2)
Marie Lynch (4)
Miss Catherine Garvin (40)
Location
Railroad Ave., San Francisco
Event Date
Late Yesterday (July 23, 1922)
Story Details
Thomas Lynch drove a heavy car with nine family members to pass through traffic, swung onto streetcar tracks, collided with a streetcar, overturned, and burst into flames, killing five by burning or shortly after and injuring four.