Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 18, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 June 1911 — AUTO JUMPS OVER BANK. [ARTICLE]

AUTO JUMPS OVER BANK.

Woman Dies of Injuries Received When Auto Makes 75-foot Plunge in Ravine. Bldomirigton, Ind., May 31. — Mrs. John Harrell, age forty, of Harrodsburg, died this morning of injuries received Tuesday evening when an automobile went over a seventy-five-foot embankment near Harrodsburg. Miss Lillie Deckard suffered a broken arm and Mr. Harrell, Fred Deckard and Miss Lora Johnson escaped “with painful bruises and cuts. Mr. Harrell attempted to reduce his speed to let a wagon pass, but reversed his machine and shot over the bank. The auto turned over five times and crashed into a large tree. Mrs. Harrell suffered from concussion of the brain and internal injuries. She never regained consciousness.