“A CALLOUS ACT”

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 296, 27 September 1935, Page 5

“A CALLOUS ACT”

INJURED MAN LEFT ON ROAD.

AIDING AND ABETTING DRIVER.

FINE OF £2O lAIPOSED

(Per Press Association.) WELLINGTON, This Day

Roj r Hamilton Dellow was charged to-day with aiding and abetting a motorist in failing to stop after an accident.

The ease was a sequel to a prosecution against Patrick Thomas Syron, dealt with some time ago, in connection with the death of Norman Anderson, who was struck by a stolen car driven by Syron, on the night of May 6, when driving from Lambton Quay into Willis Street. Dellow was one of the passengers, and Syron had alleged that when the accident occurred Dellow said. “You hit a man; drive for your life.” Syron said he was dominated by what accused told him. In fining Dellow £2O, the Magistrate (Air E. D. Alosley) said: “It was one of the most callous acts a man can possibly perpetrate. I cannot use language sufficiently strong to express my views on your action. All I can say is it was extremely callous and reprehensive. There is only one punishment for a man like you who Knowingly leaves a mail on the side of th‘e road after he has been knocked down by a motor car, and knowingly encourages a driver to leave him without any assistance. I do not know what sort of man you are. I think there must be very little manhood in you.” It was mentioned that Delloiv had lost his position, and was now struggling to sell goods on commission. He was married, with children.