Case Number: 6622

Matt, Joseph - Age 36 - Died at St. Elizabeth?s Hospital from injuries received 6/9/24 at Fullerton and California Aves., where he was struck by a west-bound auto driven in the east-bound track by Elmer Gebhardt, who was drunk. On 7/31/24 Gebhardt was held by the Coroner. 25 Dist. 3/16/25 -s/o - Steffen.


Circumstances

Date of Offense June 9, 1924
Date of Death July 23, 1924
Address Fullerton & Califronia aves.
Type of Location Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place
Location Description St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Type of Death Accident
Description Car accident
Total Number of Victims 1
Location St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Accident Automobile accident

Victim

Name Matt, Joseph
Age 36 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european

Defendant

Name Gebhardt, Elmer
Gender Male
Ethnicity Other, european
Race White

Police

Precinct 15
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date Defendant Arrested 3-Sep-19
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Trial Judge Steffen
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner, trial
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Sentence March 16, 1925
Outcome of Trial Stricken off

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