Who:Roger Clementine, 13, John Jacob Jingleheimer,91, and Melba, 67
What:Two Vehicles collided
Why:Clementine was speeding, and driving in the wrong lane
How:Smith was in a head-on collision with Clementine's car
When:Sunday, September 25
Where:At the intersection of first street and slaughter Lane
Most important news value?
In this case I think the most important news value is Timeliness. The story is driven by this news element, because readers will only care about this event while its new and fresh.
Lead:
SUNDAY--Clementine, 13, and Smith, 91, were involved in a car accident yesterday afternoon at the intersection of first street and Slaughter Lane. It is reported that the accident was caused by the 13 year old, who was speeding and driving in the wrong lane.
Revised Lead:
SUNDAY-- Two senior citizens are hospitalized after a 13 year old caused a head-on collision at the intersection of first street and slaughter lane.
Revised Lead:
SUNDAY-- Two senior citizens are hospitalized after a 13 year old caused a head-on collision at the intersection of first street and slaughter lane.
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