Though his first initial is printed incorrectly, the following front-page news article details the death of Dr. O. L. Deadwyler. 19 March 1922 Athens Banner (Georgia) PHYSICIAN KILLED IN AUTO CRASH CARLTON DOCTOR IS INSTANTLY KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT Fatal Smash-Up, Said to Be Unavoidable, Results When Ford Coupes Collide. OTHER OCCUPANTS ESCAPE INJURY Dr. D. L. Deadwyler, Pinned Under Car, Dies Before Reaching Athens Hospital. Dr. D. L. Deadwyler, prominent physician of Carlton, Ga., was almost instantly killed at an early hour Saturday night in an auto collision about three miles from Athens on the Winterville road. Dr. Deadwyler and his son, D. L. Jr., were returning to their home at Carlton when the accident occurred. Young Deadwyler who was driving the Ford coupe in which he and his father were riding was unhurt save for minor scratches and bruises. He stated Saturday night that so far as he knew the accident was unavoidable. He said that his car was approached by ...
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