FATAL ACCIDENT.
[BY TELEGRAPH.— ASSOCIATION.] . ; CuEiSTOinJEcn, Thursday. Last night a young man named Claude Smith/son of H. Smith, Belfast Hotel, was thrown out of a trap through the horse becoming frightened at a motor car, and received such injuries that he died in the hospital ; during the night. : An ' inquest was held to-night, when evidence was given to the effect that the accident was.caused by deceased, who was driving, turning the corner of; a side street too sharp when endeavouring to get out of the way of the motor car. - A verdict of "Accidental \ death "was returned, i: and no- blame was attributable*to anyone. . , '
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 11871, 24 January 1902, Page 5
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