Vehicle accident caused by a broken steering lever.
| Identifier | Morton\M10\ img117 | |
| Date | 29th November 1928 | |
| D {John DeLooze - Company Secretary} /C D {John DeLooze - Company Secretary} /LTS.29-11-28 AH Accident on greasy road. HER 1./29-11-28 on the Thirsk Road at Topcliffe and when travelling at about 20 m.p.h. the front steering lever broke which caused the car to leave the road & finish in the ditch. Slight damage was done to the car & hedge. We consider 10/- a reasonable Ratcliffe claim for damage to hedge. RECEIVED | ||
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