Case Number: 9271
Weichelt, Max - Age 34 - Killed at Harlem Ave.and the C.&N.W. R.R. when the auto which he was driving was struck by a railroad train. On 3/4/26 the Coroner held G.B. Vilas, division manager on a charge of manslaughter but wound not issue the message paper to enable the police to take him into custody. 27 Dist. April 1926 No Bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 20, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 20, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Harlem Ave./C&NW R. R. |
| Type of Location | Vehicle |
| Location Description | railroad crossing |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Car accident |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | railroad crossing |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional auto |
Victim
| Name | Weichelt, May |
|---|---|
| Age | 34 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | German |
Defendant
| Name | Vilas, G.B. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 4, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
