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- Niagara Gazette - 3/30/1958
NORTH TONAWANDA - One youth was killed and
two others were injured when they were struck by a hit-run
car while walking in Erie Ave. Saturday evening,
Raymond Wolanske Jr., 19. of
590 S. Wall St., was pronounced
dead on arrival at DeGraff Mem-
orial Hospital. Police said he died
almost instantly.
Thomas Dotterweich, 18, of 444;
Schenck St, was admitted to the
hospital with a broken leg. His
condition was reported good,
Richard Lea Zellner, 18, of 1005
Erie Ave., suffered bruises but de-
clined treatment at the hospital.
13-5tate Alert
Niagara County deputy sheriffs
Sunday morning were interrogating
a Lockport man in connection
with the hit-run case. His car was
impounded pending determination
by deputies whether it was involved
in the fatal accident.
Police in 13 states were alerted
for the death car, described by hor-
ror-stricken eyewitnesses of the hitrun
accident as a dark blue Ford
with a broken headlight and Hollywood
mufflers. The car was described
as between five and eight
years old.
The youths were struck from
behind as they were walking east
near Erie and Walck Aves., police
said.
The hit-run vehicle continued
toward Niagara Falls Blvd. A few
minutes later Buffalo police
thought they had caught the driver.
But the suspect was released
after questioning, police said.
Paint May Be Clue
According to police, the three
were walking toward the Zellner
home, where they were repainting
an automobile, when the accident
occurred.
A can of paint carried by one
of the youths was sprung open by
the impact and smeared on Zellner.
Police believe some of the
paint may have gotten on the hit-
run car.
State Police at Lewiston initiat-
ed a Troop "A" radio alert,
warning all cars and stations to
be on the lookout for the death
car. The 13-state general alarm
went out by teletype.
A graduate of Felton Elemen-
tary School, Woranske was a feding
member of St. Martin's Lutheran
Church. He had been employed
by the Van Raalte Co. here until
recently.
Surviving in addition to his
parents are a brother, Gary, 16,
at home, and two sisters, Mrs.
Mary Louise Jungier and Miss
Sharon Wolanske, both of this
city.
Funeral arrangements w i l l be
announced later.
ALSO
North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 3/31/1958
WOLANSKE - Raymond R Wolanske,
19, of 590. Wall S t,
North Tonawanda, died suddenly
Saturday evening ( M a r c h 29,
1958). Surviving are his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Wolanske;
a brother. Gary, and two
sisters. Mrs. Michael Jungier and
Miss Sharon Lee Wolanske, all. of
North Tonawanda. Friends may
call a t Fretthold Funeral "Home,
1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd„
where services will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday. The Rev. Arthur Hornish
will officiate. Interment in
Acacia Park Cemtery.
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1938 - 1958 (19 years)