Case Number: 7302
Wojcik or Wojak, John - Age 44 - Fatally injured at 63rd & Western Ave., when struck by an auto which had just collided with a street car and was thrown over the curb. John Dudick, driver of auto, held by the Coroner on 6/23/21. 11 Pct. 3/16/22 - Nolle Prossed - P. Sullivan. 1/5/23 Acquitted - Kavanaugh.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 25, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 25, 1921 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 63rd & Western |
| Type of Location | Vehicle |
| Location Description | @ 63rd & Western |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Car accident |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | @ 63rd & Western |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Automobile accident |
Victim
| Name | Wojcik (Wojak), John |
|---|---|
| Age | 44 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Other |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
Defendant
| Name | Dudik, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Race | Other |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 16-Mar-22 |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 23, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | Kavanaugh |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, grand jury, trial, and post conviction |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
