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March 19, 1957
Madison County Democrat
London, Madison County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Two Madison County residents, John McNutt and daughter Martha Louise, died in a single-car crash on Route 56 south of London due to speeding and drinking. Seven family members hospitalized with injuries.
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Two Die In Wreck Saturday On Route 56; Seven Others In Family Hospitalized
Sheriff's Report Indicated Speed Caused Crash
Two Madison County residents were killed and seven others were hospitalized Saturday afternoon as the result of a one car accident about 8 miles south of London on route 56. Sheriff Herbert C. Markley identified the dead as John McNutt, 37, and his daughter, Martha Louise, 7.
Injured in the accident were the widow, Mrs. Ida McNutt, 37, reported in fair condition at Fayette County Memorial Hospital: William Cagle, 20; Shirley McNutt, 9; Elizabeth McNutt, 11; Joseph McNutt, 13; John Cagle, 16 and Kathy McNutt, 1 year old. Mrs. McNutt and William Cagle were both suffering from fractures and lacerations plus multiple bruises.
All the others suffered shock, abrasions and bruises.
According to Sheriff Markley, reports indicated the driver had been drinking before the accident, and was driving at a high rate of speed. Markley said the car left the road on the right-hand side and careened across the road, leaving the highway and plunging into a ravine.
State Highway Patrolmen and the London Police Department assisted Sheriff Markley in the investigation.
The bodies are being shipped to Jasper, Alabama, where arrangements will be handled.
Sheriff's Report Indicated Speed Caused Crash
Two Madison County residents were killed and seven others were hospitalized Saturday afternoon as the result of a one car accident about 8 miles south of London on route 56. Sheriff Herbert C. Markley identified the dead as John McNutt, 37, and his daughter, Martha Louise, 7.
Injured in the accident were the widow, Mrs. Ida McNutt, 37, reported in fair condition at Fayette County Memorial Hospital: William Cagle, 20; Shirley McNutt, 9; Elizabeth McNutt, 11; Joseph McNutt, 13; John Cagle, 16 and Kathy McNutt, 1 year old. Mrs. McNutt and William Cagle were both suffering from fractures and lacerations plus multiple bruises.
All the others suffered shock, abrasions and bruises.
According to Sheriff Markley, reports indicated the driver had been drinking before the accident, and was driving at a high rate of speed. Markley said the car left the road on the right-hand side and careened across the road, leaving the highway and plunging into a ravine.
State Highway Patrolmen and the London Police Department assisted Sheriff Markley in the investigation.
The bodies are being shipped to Jasper, Alabama, where arrangements will be handled.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Car Accident
Fatal Crash
Route 56
Family Hospitalized
Speeding
Drinking Driver
What entities or persons were involved?
John Mcnutt
Martha Louise Mcnutt
Ida Mcnutt
William Cagle
Shirley Mcnutt
Elizabeth Mcnutt
Joseph Mcnutt
John Cagle
Kathy Mcnutt
Sheriff Herbert C. Markley
Where did it happen?
8 Miles South Of London On Route 56
Story Details
Key Persons
John Mcnutt
Martha Louise Mcnutt
Ida Mcnutt
William Cagle
Shirley Mcnutt
Elizabeth Mcnutt
Joseph Mcnutt
John Cagle
Kathy Mcnutt
Sheriff Herbert C. Markley
Location
8 Miles South Of London On Route 56
Event Date
Saturday Afternoon
Story Details
John McNutt, 37, and his daughter Martha Louise, 7, were killed in a one-car accident caused by the driver drinking and speeding. The car left the road and plunged into a ravine. Seven other family members were hospitalized with injuries including fractures, lacerations, shock, abrasions, and bruises.