Obituaries: John W. Van Cleave, 1981, Winn Parish, LA.
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: July 29, 1981 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American

Local Man Succumbs Tuesday

A 71 year old Winnfield man, released only yesterday from an Alexandria
hospital following treatment for injuries sustained when he was struck by a
car several weeks ago, died Tuesday at the old Winnfield Hotel.

John W. Van Cleave, a resident of the Winnfield Hotel, was released Monday
from the Veterans Hospital in Alexandria.  He had been at the hospital since
July 8, when he was struck by a van at the intersection of Main and Laurel
Streets.

According to Winn Parish Sheriff's Office Deputy Gregg Davies, an autopsy was
to be performed.

Van Cleave was taken by ambulance to Winnfield General Hospital on July 8
after he was struck by a 1975 Dodge van driven by 19 year old Charles Roberts. 
The vehicle was registered to the Winn Parish Enterprise, P. O. Box 750,
Winnfield.

According to the accident report, filed by Winnfield City Police Officer
Lawrence Desadier, the Roberts vehicle "was heading east on Main Street and
pedestrian was attempting to cross the intersection of Main and Laurel Street
in a northeast direction.  The vehicle entered the intersection and hit the
pedestrian as he was attempting to cross the street.  The vehicle tried to
avoid hitting the pedestrian by applying brakes and turning in a northeast
direction but it was unavoidable."