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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Two-Car Collision on Curve Was Accident, Say Drivers, Aug. 16, 1923

A Bad Wrecking

Sunday evening at 6:30 Mr. John Howell of Raeford in a Ford coupe and Mr. Halbert McLeod of Maxton in a Ford touring car met in collision on the Dundarrach road on a curve near Mr. J.H. McKenzie’s home. Mr. Howell, who was alone, was thrown through the windshield and was unhurt. His coupe was recked totally.

With Mr. McLeod were five ladies and children. Those in the touring car were all more or less injured. Mr. McLeod was badly cut and bruised. Mrs. McLeod, an elderly lady, had a collarbone and arm broken, and was bruised and lacerated.

Mrs. Monroe, a daughter of Mrs. McLeod, had (a) collarbone and arm broken, and received various cuts and bruises. Miss Morrison, a young lady, was only slightly injured. Mrs. Howard McNair was only shocked and bruised. A little son of Mrs. Monroe was not seriously hurt.

The injured were carried to the home of Mr. J.H. McKenzie, nearby, and every assistance possible was rendered. Dr. Wilkins of Raeford was called, also Miss Margaret Hall, G.N., and the best aid within their skill was given.

It was a serious accident, and neither driver blames the other. It happened at a sharp curve where tall corn shuts off the view. The cars sideswiped.

From the front page of the Hoke County Journal, Raeford, N.C., Aug. 16, 1923

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