Workbook Assigment #5

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A Springfield couple were killed and two others wounded after a two-car accident at the corner of Ninth and Elm streets at 4:30 pm Monday afternoon.

The couple, James, 55, and Martha, 60, Westenhaver were hit broadside by a car that had ran a red light. Their vehicle rolled over three times until coming to rest against a light pole. In the other vehicle, James West and his passenger, Samuel Blackwater, both suffered injuries.

Police have ticketed West for careless and imprudent driving; it is yet to be determined whether he will face involuntary manslaughter charges. West had a broken leg and possible concussion, while Blackwater suffered two broken arms and a broken nose.

James Westenhaver was president of the Merchants National Bank in Springfield, and had been employed there for 33 years. He also served as chairman of the United Way this year and treasurer of the Chamber of Commerce. His wife hosted a talk show on the local television station KTGG.

Funeral arrangements for the Westenhavers have not been completed.

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A Springfield couple were killed after being broadsided in their car by a separate car that ran a red light; the accident occurred Monday afternoon.

James West and his passenger, Samuel Blackwater, were driving south on Ninth Street when West reportedly drove through a red light and hit James and Martha Westenhaver at 4:30 pm Monday. West suffered a broken leg and possible concssion, while Blackwater broke both of his arms as well as his nose.

West was ticketed for careless and imprudent driving; however, it is yet to be determined whether he will face involuntary manslaughter charges.

James died at the age of 55, Martha at age 60. Funeral arrangements for the couple are yet to be finalized.