This page probabley is'nt in very good taste, but I have had a lot of people ask me what happened to George. I even had one person try to tell me he was murdered while up prospecting. so here it is for those who wondered.



ACCIDENT ON I-80 CLAIMS HEBER MOTHER AND SON

An accident on I-80 claimed the lives of a mother and son Wednesday afternoon.

Killed were: George Thompson, 65, Heber. Bessie Thompson, in her 90s, also of Heber.

The Thompsons were struck by an eastbound car near I-80 and 1700 East about 2:10 p.m. after crossing the freeway median, according to Utah Highway Patrol Sgt. Kathy Slagowski.

"The victims were originally traveling west on I-80, then apparently turned through the divider to go east. They were then hit by the oncoming car" said Slagowski.

Bessie Thompson died at the scene after being ejected from the Jeep Cherokee, said Slagowski. George Thompson was taken to LDS Hospital where he died a short time later.

The 18-year-old driver of the eastbound car was treated at the accident scene for minor injuries and released.

Investigators said the victims were not wearing seat belts.


from the Deseret news: may 4, 1995