This Day in History: 1930-07-01
An accident at the intersection of Franklin Turnpike and what was described in the Police blotter as “Airemont Road” was investigated by Chief Smith. Charles Derbyshire of East Crescent Avenue was crossing the Turnpike going west. He was struck in the side by a Brooklyn driver David Weintzweig, who was traveling north on the Turnpike. Weintzweig said that his brakes had failed and admitted that he was the cause of the accident. Derbyshire suffered lacerations requiring three stitches in his scalp. He was treated by Dr. Liddy and released. (Bristow)