By Grayswandir
Headline News Service
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Venus -- Lesser assemblyman Dannyl Barton died last night in a head-on collision with another vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle escaped with only minor injuries, but Assemblyman Barton had apparently foregone any protective devices and so perished. The wreck has been ruled accidental, and a blood test performed on Mr. Barton at the scene showed his blood alcohol content at 0.8. His family was shocked at the news of his death, and the manner of it. "He was always such a careful driver, and he never drank in his life." The family of the deceased has expressed its wish for a small funeral, and the late Mr. Barton's body will be held in state following a one-day viewing.