Case Number: 7821
Cholewa, John - Age 51 - Killed in collision between a moving auto truck and a standing automobile at 2115 Flourney St. Thomas Ryan, truck driver, was held by the Coroner 3/31/27. 17 Dist. April 1927 No bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 12, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 12, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2115 Flourney |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | between moving auto and a standing auto at address |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Car accident |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | between moving auto and a standing auto at address |
| Type of Accident | Automobile accident |
Victim
| Name | Cholewa, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 51 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Ryan, Thoman |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Cab driver, street car driver, wagon driver |
Police
| Precinct | 17 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 31, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | April 1, 1927 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
