[Big Six]

Boston Globe, January 7, 1935

O'FARRELLS INJURED IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Intoxicated Driver Strikes O'Farrell Vehicle
Sarah O'Farrell's Condition Critical

BOSTON--An automobile accident last night near the Boston College campus has injured three members of the family of Red Sox general manager Pat O'Farrell, and has threatened the life of O'Farrell's wife Sarah.

At approximately 8:25 p.m. last night, a car driven by William Turner, 21, a student at Boston College, ran through the stop sign at the corner of College and Beacon Streets in Chestnut Hill. Turner's car struck the car driven by Pat O'Farrell, which was traveling west on Beacon Street, on the passenger side.

When police arrived on the scene, they found Turner visibly intoxicated, stunned by the impact of the crash and slumped at the wheel of his car. Turner was arrested and charged with several offenses, was taken to St. Elizabeth's Hospital for observation and was discharged to the Newton jail.

Patrick Joseph O'Farrell, 47, was treated at St. Elizabeth's hospital and released. O'Farrell suffered bruises and a sprained left wrist.

William Malloy O'Farrell, 13, suffered cuts and bruises. He was treated at St. Elizabeth's and released.

Sarah Malloy O'Farrell, 45, was riding in the front seat beside her husband. Turner's car, which according to police was traveling approximately 30 miles per hour at the time of the crash, hit the O'Farrell vehicle squarely on the door beside Mrs. O'Farrell.

Mrs. O'Farrell was unconscious when the police and ambulance arrived, and she was quickly transported to St. Elizabeth's. According to a representative of the hospital staff, Mrs. O'Farrell suffered multiple injuries, including head injuries that were described as "very serious." Mrs. O'Farrell's condition is critical, and she has not regained consciousness. At 4:45 this morning, a priest administered to Mrs. O'Farrell the last rites of the Roman Catholic Church.