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Colfax, CA Bus And Truck Collision, Feb 1958

Posted February 17th, 2009 by Stu Beitler

WRECK KILLS TWO; INJURES TWO UTAHNS.

Colfax, Calif. (UP) -- Two Utahns were being treated in hospitals Tuesday after a bus - truck collision Monday night in which two persons were killed and 16 injured.
The accident which involved a Greyhound bus and a butane truck, occurred just east of Nyack Lodge on U.S. 40.
Airman BRUCE EDWARDS, 19, Sandy, Utah, was listed in "critical" condition at Travis Air Force Base Hospital. He suffered a broken leg and internal injuries.
IDA THOMPSON, 48, Spring City, Utah, was less seriously hurt and was being treated at Highland Hospital, Auburn.
The dead were identified as:
FERN THOMAS, 56, Tetonia, Idaho.
Army Sgt. 1C EDWARD L. SAHNK, 42, Troutville, Va.

Salt Lake Tribune Utah 1958-02-05
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Researched and Transcribed by Stu Beitler. Thank you, Stu!

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