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Show Crash Victims Are Improving Mrs. Leah Mortensen, and son, Craig, who were injured Oct. 7, when their car crashed in a wash on Highway 36 in Tooele County 18 miles north of Tintic, are much improved this week. Both were at the Payson hospital following the accident, and Craig was released to come noine San-oay San-oay witn ms iather, William mortensen. mor-tensen. Craig was treated lur shock anu possiDie internal injuries. Mrs. Mortensen, who was more seriously injured, will be at the hospital for some time yet. her injuries included a compound fractured frac-tured pelvis, a broken rib, and many body bruises. At the hospital they did not put her in a cast, but she has to lie quiet and flat, with weights on each foot. Members of the family call at the hospital daily, and report that Mrs. Mortensen Morten-sen is improving each day. Linda Mortensen, their 12-year old daughter, who walked in the darking following the accident to summon help, was pictured In the Salt Lake Telegram Honor Roll Saturday, and cited for her courage. |