Imperial Valley press., 1923-10-02

Hanley had just allgheted from az
car which another son was driving
north on Fourth street and crossed
from the rear Of the ear directly
in the path of a car travelling south.
From the noise made when the
car struck him, it was evident
that it was travelling at n rapid
rate. Hanley was dragged several
feet after being struck.
Driver Fails to Stop
The despicable action of the driv-
er in neglecting to stop after strik-
ing Hanley was the subject of con-
siderable discussion about the city
last night and today. The opin-
ion was freely heard that his fail
ure to stop places the driver, who
ever he may be, outside the law
and he is certain to be dealt with
harshly if he is located. Police of
ficials state that their best Oppor
limit sfiaasthe driver is through
{. garagemen throughout the valley,
who are urged to be on the watch
for any ear requiring repairs which
might have been caused by last
night 8 affair and report it to the
police.
Hanley was 65 years old and a
native of Georgia. He retired from
active work some time ago, and
s,no<l.. ~. l,o,oa x,,:<h IL. e,,k;,, %b;s
city. Arrangements were being
made for an inquest late this after
noon
Ellis Family Inquired
Another accident, about the same
time as that in which Hanley was
killed, occurred on the Imperial
highway causing severe injuries to
Ray Ellis, assistant farm adviser,
his wife and two small children,
and Miss 0. A. Miller, home dem
Onstration agent, who was riding
with them. Only miracle saved
the occupants of the car from
death.
%Ellis stated he was driving tow
ard Ell Centre, when without warn
~ing, the rear end of truck loom
ed up in front of him. The truck,
property Of Il. c. Phillips of this
city, was standing OH the side of
the road, and was without a rear
light according to Ellis. He made
u vain attempt to avoid hitting
the truck but only partially sue:
ceeded, and crashed into the truck
platform at an angle. The force
of the crash practically tore the
top from the ear. Ellis three year
old daughter Peggy was the most
seriously hurt, large splinter
striking her in the face, inflicting
n nasty cash. The ear careened
over to the other side of the road,
the front wheels going down the
enbankment of the ditch at the
roadside. The rear wheels, how
ever, remained on the pavement.
The occupants were thrown from
the ear, sustaining painful bruises
and cuts.
Infant Escapes
A two months old baby was hurl'
ed clear of the car and was picked
up so feet away. An examination
showed the little chap had small
cut on his forehead, his knee was
skinned and there was IL slight
scratch on his back, otherwise he
was none the worse for his expert
enee and slept like a top last
night. Mrs. Ellis and Miss Miller
were badly bruised and cut, but
were able to be around today. Ellis
, got off lightly, with few body
bruises and shock.
All the injured were taken 10
the El Centre hospital where their
injuries were given attention and
ali but Ellis stayed overnight. Mrs.
Ellis and the children will return
to Los Angeles tonight with friends,
where the little girl will be placed
in hospital. The sheriff office
is Investigating the, accident and
it is possible action may be taken
against the, truck driver, il IT ls
proved he had no light on the truck.
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