Barbara Jean Minnick

Barbara Jean Minnick (April 7, 1950 - November 14, 1956) was a 7-year-old child from Franconia who was mortally injured by Melvin L. Carney when he ran over her and her 4-year-old sister, Gloria Kay, with the gravel truck he was driving on Franconia Road on November 14, 1956.[1]

Barbara Jean died 2 hours later in the Alexandria Hospital. She had been holding her sister's hand when they were struck.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "2d Child Dies Victim of Truck." The Washington Post and Times Herald (1954-1959): A15. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post (1877-1994). Nov 17 1956. Web. 7 Jan. 2012.