Leslie Merden Anderson (17 April 1910 – 10 July 1949)
was an
American
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racecar driver
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. He was killed in a two car collision with
Art George at the Portland Speedway. Anderson was taken to the Emanuel Hospital without regaining consciousness. He died at 7:30 pm the same evening.
Art George survived the accident.
Indy 500 results
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1910 births
1949 deaths
Racing drivers from Chicago
Indianapolis 500 drivers
Racing drivers who died while racing
Sports deaths in Oregon
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