ECHO OF MOTOR COLLISION
■ ... . ’ PUNISHMENT OF CAR DRIVER. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Ashburton, November 22, Arising out of an accident near Meth* ven on May 22 whereby Rachel Highley, a young woman, lost her life through a motor colliding with a gig, Lawrence Thomas McKendry appeared before Mr.. Orr Walker, .S.M., at Methven yesterday, charged with having driven a car in & manner dangerous to the public. Counsel advanced a plea of autrefois acquit, pointing out that the defendant had already been dealt with on a similar charge at the Christchurch Supreme - Court and acquitted by a jury. '-The\' magistrate said he could not agree with this view, and fined defendant £lO and cancelled his license till after January 1, 1932. A charge of. failing to pass on the right side of the overtaken vehicle was withdrawn.
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Taranaki Daily News, 24 November 1930, Page 7
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