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Monday, May 27, 2024

Joe Pridgen Killed in Auto Accident; Al Riggan Held in Jail, May 27, 1924

Wreck at Henderson Sunday Kills One

Henderson, May 26 (AP)—One person is dead and two others today are recovering from injuries as a result of a collision between two automobiles six miles from here last night. Joe Pridgen was fatally hurt. Al Riggan sustained a broken arm and Annie Dickerson was severely cut about the face and head.

The collision occurred when Riggan, who was driving, attempted to pass another car. This car collided with a third car parked at the side of the road.

Riggan is held in $250 bond for appearance in Superior Court in connection with the accident, and the girl was held in $250 bond as a witness.

Pridgen died on the operating table in a local hospital. He was under bond to appear in United States court at Raleigh this week as a prohibition charge.

From the front page of The Goldsboro News, Tuesday, May 27, 1924

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