On 18 July 1969, Kopechne attended a party on Chappaquiddick Island, a short ferry ride off the island of Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts. Edward Kennedy and Kopechne left the party together; a short time later, their car plunged off the Dike Bridge into a pond, where it overturned. Kopechne died in the car. Kennedy swam ashore but didn't report the accident until the next morning, later claiming he had been dazed by the crash.Maybe they'll have a moment of silence at the big Kennedy Fest next week.
Monday, July 19, 2004
I missed the big anniversary party!
MARY JO KOPECHNE • Accident Victim
