MOTOR FATALITY.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 34, 23 January 1912, Page 7

MOTOR FATALITY.

THE INQUEST. (Per Press Association.) Christchurch, January 21. Au inquest was opened on Saturday to enquire into the death of Thos. Ryan, who died at tiio hospital last night from the effects of injuries received from a motor-car running into him in Cathedral Square about five o'clock yesterday evening. The Coroner said that the police were not satisfied that due care was used in driving the car, and requested time in order to make further enquiries before the whole matter was placed before the jury. Dr. F. L. Scott, medical superintendent of the hospital, stated that on examination of deceased when admitted witness found evidence of a fracture of the spine in the lower cervical region. Ho had also broken his left ankle. To 1 the jury: He saw no signs of liquor on deceased. Maurice Buckley Ryan, labourer, of Sydenham, stated that deceased was bis father, and was G( years of age, He was in good health and very active for his years. He was accustomed for many years to be about town and in the midst of traffic. His hearing was not impaired, and he was not blind, or in any way infirm. At fir’s stage the inquest was adjourned till Wednesday.