On this day - 19 June
Historical items of interest as featured in the papers of the day.
Stephen King hit by car
World famous author of ""The Shining"" and ""Carrie"" as well as numerous other books, Stephen King, was hit by a vehicle while walking on June 19th 1999. The driver of the vehicle was distracted by his dog while driving and Stephen King was thrown around four metres from where he started. He sustained extensive injuries including a shattered hip, fractured leg and a collapsed lung.
Following this, Stephen King and his wife were able to purchase the van that struck him and did so to prevent it ending up sold on Ebay. They arranged for it to be discreetly disposed of.
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