Case Number: 9026
Stevens, Minnie � Age 22 � Colored � Fatally injured 5/1/26 at 33rd and State Sts., when struck by a Premier Cab operated by Carl Betchuk, who swerved to avoid a collision with another auto. On 5/6/26 Betchuk was held by the Coroner. 2A Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 1, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 6, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 33rd & State st. |
| Type of Location | Vehicle |
| Location Description | street area |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Car accident |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | street area |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional auto |
Victim
| Name | Stevens, Minnie |
|---|---|
| Age | 22 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Betchuk, Carl |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Race | Other |
| Business Owner | Illegal enterprise |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Cab driver, street car driver, wagon driver |
Police
| Precinct | 15 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 26-May-26 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 15, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
