Wesley Clark, 18, of 1414 Laurel Avenue, Waukegan, was killed instantly late Sunday night when he drove his motorcycle at forth miles an hour into the side of a light coupe driven by Dr. John Freeland, also of Waukegan. Clark's companion, Rapheal Peterson, 14, also riding on the bike, was thrown clear and was only slightly hurt. Dr. Freeland who drove his car into the curbing to avoid the crash, was shaken up in the crash. The death of young Clark was termed accidental and Dr. Freeland was exonerated of all blame. Clark's machine, which he purchased only one week before, was exceeding the speed limit and was not equipped with lights, police reported. The McHenry Plaindealer, McHenry, Illinois, 06 Aug 1931, Thursday
Wesley Clark, 18, of 1414 Laurel Avenue, Waukegan, was killed instantly late Sunday night when he drove his motorcycle at forth miles an hour into the side of a light coupe driven by Dr. John Freeland, also of Waukegan. Clark's companion, Rapheal Peterson, 14, also riding on the bike, was thrown clear and was only slightly hurt. Dr. Freeland who drove his car into the curbing to avoid the crash, was shaken up in the crash. The death of young Clark was termed accidental and Dr. Freeland was exonerated of all blame. Clark's machine, which he purchased only one week before, was exceeding the speed limit and was not equipped with lights, police reported. The McHenry Plaindealer, McHenry, Illinois, 06 Aug 1931, Thursday
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