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- Friday May 13, 1938 Four Dallasites Die Instantly In Train Collision
While returning from a Sunday outing four Dallas citizens were killed
instantly east of here last Sunday afternoon when their car was struck by
the eastbound Sunshine Special. The accident occured at the crossing at
Spikes Factory in Dalworth Park.
Their bodies were brought to Arlington by a Moore Funeral Home
ambulance. The bodies were found mangled and crushed. Their car was tossed
almost to the top of the locomotive.
The accident occured at a crossing protected by flasher lights.
Visibility was good in both directions.
This was the first railroad crossing accident near here in months.
Those who lost their lives were: James Vincent Deloach, 28; Emma Louise
Deloach, 24; Billy DeLoach, 5, and Mrs. M. B. DeLoach, 46.
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Abt 1892 - 1938 (~ 46 years)
