Photograph was edited for publication purposes.; Title supplied by cataloger. Photograph caption dated November 14, 1947 reads, "This is the intersection of Ninth and Valencia streets where Patrick Burns, 7, was struck (white arrow) by auto and dragged 159 feet to spot indicated by cross, according to police. Black arrow points to school crossing guard on duty. Driver of auto is charged with suspicion of manslaughter."
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;18 x 23 cm. on sheet 21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Traffic accidents--California--Los Angeles Traffic fatalities--California--Los Angeles Child traffic fatalities--California--Los Angeles Dwellings--California--Los Angeles Manslaughter--California--Los Angeles Streets--California--Los Angeles Apartments--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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