On Sunday night about 9 o’clock the Ford car driven by Mr. Jennings Russell of Albemarle was struck in a head-on collision by another car, and practically smashed all to pieces.
Mr. Russell was thrown from his car, his injuries showing serious cuts about the face, head, arms, and kneecap. He was brought immediately to the local hospital and given prompt attention. Two Misses Poplin riding with him received injuries, but only slight.
Mr. Paul Hinson of Oakboro was driving the offending car. He was traveling behind Mr. Loy Gulledge of Albemarle and at a bend near Red Cross he attempted to pass the Gulledge car without waiting to see if the way was clear. Mr. Russell was coming towards Albemarle, the other cars headed in the opposite direction. The Hinson car struck the Russell car full head-on, his car suffering a smash-up, although he was not seriously injured.
A warrant was taken out by Mr. L.C. Russell, father of Jennings, and Hinson was placed under arrest and brought to Albemarle. On Monday he was released upon bail for $500. Attorney G.D.B. Reynolds represents Mr. Hinson. It is alleged that Hinson was drinking, and that his car was on the wrong side of the road. He is reputed to be a young man of standing, and it is thought the matter will be cleared up satisfactory to all parties.
From the front page of The Albemarle Press, “A Stanly County Weekly of Character—Published Every Thursday” June 25, 1925
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