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4 WELLANDERS HURT IN AUTO, TROLLEY CRASH
N.S. and T. Car Hits Back End of Automobile at Lincoln Crossing
NEAR MIDNIGHT
[Welland Tribune, 27 January 1940]
As a result of a rail crossing collision between a car being driven east along Lincoln street west at 11.15 last night and a south-bound trolley operated by Motorman Alfred Clup of St. Catharines, four persons were injured and brought to the Welland County General hospital. Three were detained.
The injured were Miss Marion Flick, 18, of Oakland avenue, concussion and shock; Edward Richardson, 22, of Mill street, deep cut over left eye and shock; Thomas Blackwell, 29, of Wilton avenue, fracture to the right collar bone and shock; Sydney Bretell, 50 Cohoe street, driver of the automobile, cut over the left eye and shock. Bretell was able to go home following treatment to his left eye.
According to the report of the mishap given to Constable George Hatton by Motorman Culp, the trolley had just left the Welland N.S and T. station, and was proceeding south. Approaching the Lincoln street crossing, Mr. Clup said he blew the warning whistle. The driver of the car appeared to slow up and then speed toward the crossing, he said. The auto didn’t clear the crossing in time to avoid a crash and the trolley struck the automobile at the left read side where Miss Flick was seated.
According to the police accident report, Sydney Brettel stated that he failed to either see the trolley or hear its whistle until too late to avoid the mishap. He further stated that by stepping on the gas he avoided a more serious accident.
The left rear wheel, left door and windows of the automobile were smashed, according to police.
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