Ivor Creger (1946)
CREGER
Posted By: Pat Hochstetler (email)
Date: 8/23/2006 at 20:57:07
Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, February 20, 1946FORMER TRURO RESIDENT KILLED
Ivor Creger Victim of Traffic Accident Last Week in Des Moines
Ivor Creger, a former resident of Truro, was fatally injured in a traffic accident in Des Moines last week. The accident occurred Sunday of last week, and Creger died Tuesday night at Broadlawns General hospital.
Creger, who was a tow truck driver for the Des Moines police department, suffered the fatal injuries on duty. He was at the scene of a previous accident, standing behind his truck to attach a cable to an automobile which had been wrecked. Another car drove up and struck the wrecked car, pinning Creger between his truck and the first wreck.
The driver of the second car was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
Creger was born at Truro, the son of Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Creger, and spent his early life there. He had been working as a tow truck driver for the Des Moines city garage for about two years.
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Dean Creger, serving in the Pacific with the U.S. marines, and Dwight Creger of the U.S. army, and a daughter, Shirley Louise Creger at home.
Funeral services were held last Saturday from Lilly's Funeral home in Des Moines.
________________________The Des Moines Register
Des Moines, Iowa
Monday, February 11, 1946
Page 1, Column 5Man Pinned Between Car And Truck
Ivor Creger, 47, of 1623 Mondamin ave., a police tow truck driver, was injured critically at 3:40 a. m. Sunday in a traffic accident in front of 4520 University ave.
Creger was standing behind his tow truck attaching a cable to the front of a car wrecked in a previous accident.
A car driven by Ronald E. McTighe, 36, of 2813 Cottage Grove ave., struck the wrecked auto, pinning Creger between it and his truck.
Abdomen Pierced.
Police found Creger conscious but wedged between the two vehicles. A part of the radiator grill of the wrecked car pierced Creger’s abdomen.
Creger was taken to Broadlawns General hospital where he was given blood transfusions. His condition was reported as critical Sunday night.
Driver Arrested.
McTighe, a salesman, was charged with driving an automobile while intoxicated. He pleaded innocent and was released under $600 bond for hearing Feb. 27.
McTighe said he was driving east on University avenue with his wife and did not see the tow truck until he was about 10 feet from it.
“The truck and car were in the middle of the street,” McTighe said. “There was no flare to warn me. The only light was on the rear of the tow truck, and that was obscured by the car behind it.”
McTighe said he put on his brakes and swerved his car but that his left front fender struck the other automobile.
The car Creger was preparing to tow is owned by William Weise, 3817 Ingersoll ave. Weise struck a parked car.
Harold Ersland of Ankeny, a dairyman, who was riding with Weise, suffered cuts and bruises. He was taken to Broadlawns.
________________________The Des Moines Register
Des Moines, Iowa
Wednesday, February 13, 1946
Page 11, Column 8INJURIES FATAL TO IVOR CREGER
Ivor Creger, 43, police tow truck driver injured in a traffic accident early Sunday, died Tuesday night at Broadlawns General hospital.
Creger died from shock, loss of blood and internal injuries despite efforts to save him with blood plasma and a series of blood transfusions.
At the time of the accident Creger was standing behind his tow truck, which was in front of 4520 University ave. he was attaching a cable to an automobile wrecked in another accident.
Struck Wrecked Car.
An automobile driven by Ronald E. McTighe, 36, a salesman, of 2318 Cottage Grove ave., struck the wrecked car, pinning Creger between it and his truck. It was necessary to drive the truck forward in order to release Creger.
McTighe was charged with driving an automobile while intoxicated. He pleaded innocent and is at liberty under $600 bond pending a hearing Feb. 27.
Assistant County Attorney Anthony Renda said he had ordered McTighe to appear in the county attorney’s office at 10 a. m. today. It will be determined at that time whether further charges would be placed against McTighe.
Born in Truro.
Born in Truro, Creger had been employed as a tow car operator and mechanic at the city garage for nearly two years. He had a wartime status only and was to have been replaced within a short time by returning department veterans.
Before he began work at the garage, Creger was employed bye the garbage department as a truck driver.
Survivors.
Besides his wife, May, Creger is survived by two sons—Dean, 21, serving in the Pacific with the marines, and Dwight, 18, in the army—and a daughter, Shirley Louise, 12. He lived at 1623 Mondamin ave.
Funeral arrangements are delayed pending arrival of the younger son, Dwight, who is on the way here by train from California.
_______________________The Des Moines Tribune
Des Moines, Iowa
Thursday, February 14, 1946
Page 17, Column 1Ivor Creger Rites Set for Saturday
Funeral services for Ivor Creger, 44, of 1623 Mondamin ave., will be at 1:30 p. m. Saturday in the Lilly Funeral home. Burial will be in Glendale cemetery. Mr. Creger was fatally injured early Sunday in an auto accident in the 4500 block on University ave.
He was a member of the United Brethren church. Surviving are his wife, Mae; two sons, Dean, 21, and Dwight, 18; a daughter, Shirley Louise, 12, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ora Creger, Truro, Ia.
________________________The Des Moines Tribune
Des Moines, Iowa
Saturday, February 16, 1946
Page 3, Column 5Council’s Sympathy To Family of Creger
A resolution of sympathy for the family of Ivor Creger, 47, police tow truck driver fatally injured Sunday, was adopted Friday by the city council.
The resolution described Creger as a “faithful and industrious employee.” Creger was pinned between the tow truck and an automobile he was preparing to move.
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