Case Number: 7171
Tyers, Maria - Age 70 - Fatally injured 2/1/21 when struck by an auto truck at Armitage & Crawford Aves., driver of which did not stop. On 2/15/21 Alex Petzel was arrested and held by the Coroner. 25 Pct. 6/28/20 Petzel placed on probation for 1 year - Friend.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 1, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 14, 1921 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Armitage and Crawford Aves |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | at Armitage and Crawford Ave |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Car accident |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | at Armitage and Crawford Ave |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Automobile accident |
Victim
| Name | Tyers, Maria |
|---|---|
| Age | 70 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Petzel, Alex |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 25 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 15-Feb-21 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 15, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Friend |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | June 28, 1921 |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
