MOTOR ACCIDENT.
PIHAMA FATALITY. About half-past six on Monday evening a serious motor accident occurred on the Watino Road, opposite Mr. J. S. Toeland’s farm, Pihama, as the result of which Mr. E. Madgwick suffered such injuries that he died some hours ..fter the accident, while Mr. W. Lambie was also severely hurt. It appears that Mr. Madgwick, with Mr. W. Lambie and Mr. G. Newsham, were driving along, when a tyre burst and the car capsized. All three were thrown out on the road, Mr. Madgwick falling on his head. Neighbors were soon on the scene, and medical aid was summoned. Dr. Watt and Nurse Greig quickly arrived and rendered first aid. Mr. Madgwick was seen to be seriously . injured in the hea<f, and he and Mr. Lambie were at once taken to the private hospital in Opunake, where they reeeivied medical attention. It was found that the former had sustained a fractured skull, qnd, despite all that could be done for him, he died shortly before midnight. Mr. Lambie sustained a broken arm and several broken ribs. After treatment he was taken to his home at Pihama. Mr. Newsham was badly bruised and shaken. Mr. Madgwick, who was about 35 years of age, leaves a widow and young family.—Star.
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Taranaki Daily News, 8 February 1922, Page 5
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211MOTOR ACCIDENT. Taranaki Daily News, 8 February 1922, Page 5
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