William N. Ennis, Jr.

William N. "Billy" Ennis, Jr. (January 13, 1939 – August 21, 1958) was an Alexandria youth who was severely injured on December 1, 1956, when 19-year-old Walter E. Critchfield lost control of the car he was driving and crashed on Telegraph Road near S. Kings Highway.[1][2]

Both Ennis and Critchfield were thrown from the car and lay in the snow for four hours before they were discovered. Ennis had suffered a brain injury in the wreck and lapsed into a coma.[2]

After months at the Alexandria Hospital, Ennis was moved to the Fort Ward Convalescent Home in January 1958.[2]

After 21 months in a coma, Ennis died on August 21, 1958.

References

  1. ↑ "Parents Forgive Driver as Son Remains in Coma." The Washington Post and Times Herald (1954-1959): 1. Jul 04 1957. ProQuest. Web. 30 Nov. 2016.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Area Youth in Coma 21 Months Dies; Victim found in Snow After Crash." The Washington Post and Times Herald (1954-1959): 1. Aug 23 1958. ProQuest.Web. 30 Nov. 2016.