THE MOTOR FATALITY

Waikato Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 5206, 16 January 1913, Page 2

THE MOTOR FATALITY

By Telegraph.—Press Association. Helensville, Last Night. The inquest touching the death ot Mrs Frank Gordon, who was killed in a motor car accident at Kaukapakapa crossing yesterday, was opened at Helensville this morning. Mr H. B. Holmes, a Hawke's Bay resident, at present on a visit to Helensville, gave evidence of identification.

Dr. Meinhold gave medical evidcnce stating that death was due to a broken neck, and death must have been instantaneous.

The inquiry was then adjourned until Monday next. The jury visited the scene of the accident, and found that the high hedge along the road and Hie dip in the road made it absolutely impossiole to see the railway line until a vehicle was right on it. Mr Hill, who was driving the car, slates 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 the occupants of 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 ribs broken, and was severely cut and bruised about tiro head, face and body. Mr Tanner had his knee fractured, besides being badly cut and bruised.