Submitted by Robert L. Haddock

Marlin Daily Democrat

Marlin, Falls Co., TX

Saturday, May 12, 1945

Braden Adkins Injured in Highway Accident Friday

     Braden Adkins received cuts and bruises about the head and multiple scratches and bruises about the body in an automobile accident about 6 o’clock Friday afternoon at Big Creek, where he narrowly escaped more serious results.

     Adkins is investigator in the Falls Co. Old Age Assistance office.

     Driving north on Highway 6, Adkins was alone in the car when it struck the first concrete bannister on the east side of the Big Creek bridge. Observers believe that trouble in the right rear tire caused the accident as it was noticed swaying for a moment prior to the impact with the concrete post. After striking the post, the car swayed to the concrete railing on the west side of the bridge. The car turned over, Adkins fell out, and as the momentum of the car continued, it righted itself and rolled back over the unconscious man. The car was enveloped in flames.

     A Greyhound bus going south was close to the scene. The driver, named Chandler, a soldier and sailor lifted the car and rescued the helpless man. Shortly afterwards, the gasoline tank exploded. He was brought to Marlin in an ambulance and is in a local hospital.

     The automobile is almost a total loss from the dash to the rear, due to the crash and flames.