Auto hits bus bench (Santa Monica Boulevard and 4th Street), 1956

2 images. Auto hits bus bench (Santa Monica Boulevard and 4th Street), 11 July 1956. Mrs. Lorena Stephens -- 78 years (injured when auto went out of control and thrown to sidewalk).; Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Gaze. Date: 1956-07-11. Reporter: Gaze. Assignment: Auto hits bus bench. 3/4/79/80: Mrs. Lorena Stephens, 78, 1325 11th St., Santa Monica, is aided by ambulance attendants after she was thrown to sidewalk when out-of-control automobile leaped curb, scattered pedestrians and knocked bus bench from under her. Driver, Mrs. Waron J. Raines, 26,330 Pico blvd., Santa Monica, told S.M. police she lost control when door of auto swung open as she turned corner, Santa Monica blvd. and 4th st.".