Manhattan Beach auto accident, 1957

1 image. Manhattan Beach auto accident, 3 April 1957. Mrs. Irene B. Davis -- 55 years (brakes failed on hill); Mrs. Sylvia Tsitakis -- 65 years (passenger).; Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Gaze. Date: 1957-04-03. Reporter: Gaze. Assignment: Manhattan beach accident. #57-58: Mrs. Irene B. Davis, 55, foreground, stands dejectedly after her automobile's brakes failed on a hill, the car careened then on a wild trip, smashed through two fences (remains of one at left) and landed nose down on the beach. In the background is her passenger, Mrs. Sylvia Tsitakis, 65. Beth sustained minor injuries".