THE MOTOR FATALITY
OPENING OF THE INQUEST
(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)
HELENSVILLE». Last Night
An inquest on the body of Mrs Frank Gordon was opened this morning. Dr Meinhold stated that death was due to a broken neck. Death must have been instantaneous. The inquiry was adjourned until Monday. The jury visited the scene of-the accident. * They found a high hedge along the road, and a dip in the road made it absolutely impossible to ; see the railway line until the car was right on it. Mr Hill, who wat. driving the car, states that he did not know there was a crossing at this point, nor did he hear the engine whistle. There is ample evidence, however, that the whistle was blown-, but the high wind, added to the noise of the motor car, evidently prevented those in the car from hearing it. Mrs Dudley Hill is able to get about again, but it will probably be some time before Mr Hill and Mr Tanner are convalescent. The former has two ribts broken, and is severely cut and bruised about the head and body. Mr Tanner bad his knee hurt, be.sides being badly cut and bruised.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 10713, 16 January 1913, Page 5
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196THE MOTOR FATALITY Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 10713, 16 January 1913, Page 5
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