August 8, 1927 – A devastating rash of traffic accidents swept across Indianapolis over the weekend, leaving a tragic trail of death and destruction in its wake. The most devastating incident occurred on Sunday when 72-year-old William Miller, a resident of 520 W. Washington Ave, met his untimely demise after being struck by a car at the intersection of West and Market Streets. Witnesses reported that Miller had staggered into the street in front of the vehicle, which was driven by 41-year-old William T. Brandt of 2850 N. Capitol Ave. Brandt was initially arrested on a charge of assault and battery, but his charges were upgraded to manslaughter after Miller succumbed to his injuries at the city hospital.
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Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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