SERIOUS CHARGES

Hokitika Guardian, 16 November 1933, Page 6

SERIOUS CHARGES

HAZELHURST AND TAXI-MAN

SEQUEL TO SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

(Per Press Association — Copyright.)

CHRISTCHURCH, November 16.

Bofc)re (the Magistrate (Mr E. D. Mosley)) this morning, Raymond Hazelhurst, a well-known rugby footballer who was seriously injured in a motor collision in September, was charged as the result of the accident with negligently driving a motor-cycle on Ferry Road, thereby causing bodily injuries to Dulcie Cameron; with driving at a dangerous speed; and with having no license.

Harold Seddon Cockburn, driver of the taxicab involved, wa s charged with failing to give way on the right; with dangerous driving; and with negligent chiving; thereby causing injury to Dulcie Cameron.

Both cases are being heard together

A doctor, giving evidence, said that Miss Cameron was still seriously ill. She wa s still paralysed on the right side of her right leg, and unable to sit up or recognise friends.

Sub-inspector Edwards, outlying the case, said that, at the time of the. accident, 10 p.m. on Sunday, September 7, Cockburn had six passenger* in the taxi, and estimated his own speed at 20 to 25 miles, although some witnesses would estimate it something greaterHazelhurst had Miss Cameron on the back of his motor-cycle.. He apparently turned to the right at the intersection on seeing the approaching car on his left, and the collision occurred, near the tram line. Hazelhurst and the. girl were thrown to the ground.and so seriously injured, that for a time, then' lives were despaired of. However, Hazelhurst had made a good recovery.

Hazelhurst pleaded guilty to driving without a license but not guilty to the other charges. Cockburn pleaded not guilty to all counts. Further evidence will he heard tliig afternoon.