Bliss, Henry
1832 - Born this year. He was the first person killed in a motor vehicle accident in the United States.
1899 - Bliss dismounted from a streetcar and was struck and knocked unconscious by an automobile on the evening of 13th of September.
- He died on morning 14th September from his injuries.
- Taxicab driver was arrested and charged with manslaughter but was acquitted on the grounds that it was unintentional.
1999 - A plaque was dedicated at the site on 13th of September, to commemorate this event.
1899 - Bliss dismounted from a streetcar and was struck and knocked unconscious by an automobile on the evening of 13th of September.
- He died on morning 14th September from his injuries.
- Taxicab driver was arrested and charged with manslaughter but was acquitted on the grounds that it was unintentional.
1999 - A plaque was dedicated at the site on 13th of September, to commemorate this event.
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