MAN IMPALED BY HOOD ORNAMENT IN 1957 CAR ACCIDENT SPEAKS OUT FOR THE FIRST TIME

“I don’t remember if it was off an Oldsmobile or maybe a Mercury,” said Archie Quiggle of the aircraft-themed hood ornament protruding from the left side of his head.
“My wife says it’s my best feature. She keeps it polished up for me so it looks nice,” said the 83-year old Tinkle Falls resident.

 

Jet hood ornament has been stuck in Archie Quiggle’s head since a 1957 traffic accident

The chrome-plated hood ornament has been stuck in the side of Quiggle’s head for nearly 60 years.

“Yeah, back in ’57, a guy ran a stop sign and hit me broadside. His hood ornament broke off and sailed right through my window and stuck in my head,” he said. “It hurt at first but not anymore.”

Quiggle said his doctor offered to remove the object, but he’s gotten used to it. “I keep my hair a little longer on that side, so I don’t think it’s really that noticeable, do you?”