01 September 2007

SUV vs. Mini Cooper circa 1927

The following news story appeared in the 28 December 1927 edition of the Hopewell Herald.

THEODORE GRAY KILLED IN CRASH

AUTOS COLLIDE AT WOOD'S TAVERN FATALLY INJURING MAN MARRIED ONLY THREE MONTHS

BRIDE SUFFERS FROM SHOCK
Two automobiles crashing into each other yesterday at Wood's Tavern, at the intersection of the Neshanic-Millstone county road and the State highway, resulted in the death of Theodore Gray, 18 years old, of Neshanic, and injuries to his bride of three months and two other occupants. gray was riding in a car driven by his brother, which collided with another driven by Theodore P. Brokaw of Belle Mead.
 
The injured, beside Gray's 16 year old wife, who suffered from shock and body bruises, were: Mrs. Mary Brokaw, 63 year-old mother of Brokaw, deep laceration of the scalp, and Harriet, his wife, fracture of the shoulder blade. Gray's death was caused by a fracture of the skull.
 
As the Gray machine reached the crossing, it was struck on the left rear side by the heavy sedan driven by Brokaw, who was on the main highway returning to Belle Mead from Somerville. Brokaw's car was overturned and Gray's machine, a light touring automobile, was jolted to a lawn nearby by the force of the impact. Gray was thrown from his car, his head striking the concrete roadway.
Both Brokaw and Frederick Gray, who drove his machine, were charged with manslaughter when arraigned. They are said to be familiar with the crossing.

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