Case Number: 9380
Zahn, Sophia - Age 48 - Fatally injured 12/15/25 at Addison St. and Marmora Ave., while a passenger in a funeral auto which was struck by a truck driven by John Kliner, who was held by the Coroner on 1/6/26. 27 Dist. Jan. 1926 No bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Death | January 5, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional auto |
Victim
| Name | Zahn, Sophia |
|---|---|
| Age | 48 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Kliner, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 6, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
