Case Number: 9015
Smith, Mary � Age 65 � Fatally injured at Western Ave. near the N.W. R.R. viaduct, when struck by an auto driven by Edward White, who, on 2/16/26 was booked for manslaughter. On 2/17/26 he was exonerated by the Coroner and on 2/20/26 discharged for want of prosecution by Judge Gentzel. 20th Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 15, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 15, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | on Western av. Near a viaduct |
| Type of Location | Vehicle |
| Location Description | Western ave @ N.W.RR viaduct |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Car accident |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Western ave @ N.W.RR viaduct |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional auto |
Victim
| Name | Smith, Mary |
|---|---|
| Age | 65 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | White, Edward |
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| Gender | Male |
Police
| Precinct | 29 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 5-Feb-26 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 17, 1926 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Gentzel |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | February 20, 1926 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Discharged |
