Dec 13, 1925
Cornoner J. B. Griffith in a verdic there Saturday indicated that Christopher Rhoads, 64 who died December 13,of enjuries received on the night of December 12,when he
was struck by an automobile,came to his death under accidental circumstance.
Mr. Rhoads died of a fractured skull which he received when he was hit by an automobile on the cement road between
Darlington and Crawfordsville,
The coroner's verdict also pointed out that circum-stantial evidence indicated that Rhoads was struck by
Bert Brainard of Darlington.
Mr. Rhoads was walking along the road to his home when he was struck by a combination hearse and amablance by Mr. Brainard;Darlington undertaker.
Mr. Brainard declared that he did not see Mr. Rhoads on the highway. Investigation disclosed that Mr. Brainard had been having trouble with lights and that he had stopped at Lebanon, Advance, and Shannondale to have them repaired. Failing to remedy the situation he finally secured a lateran, it was said which wasn't enough light to
see well.
Mr.Brainard had been to Indianapolis and was returning home, when the unfortunate accident took place.
Dec 13, 1925
Cornoner J. B. Griffith in a verdic there Saturday indicated that Christopher Rhoads, 64 who died December 13,of enjuries received on the night of December 12,when he
was struck by an automobile,came to his death under accidental circumstance.
Mr. Rhoads died of a fractured skull which he received when he was hit by an automobile on the cement road between
Darlington and Crawfordsville,
The coroner's verdict also pointed out that circum-stantial evidence indicated that Rhoads was struck by
Bert Brainard of Darlington.
Mr. Rhoads was walking along the road to his home when he was struck by a combination hearse and amablance by Mr. Brainard;Darlington undertaker.
Mr. Brainard declared that he did not see Mr. Rhoads on the highway. Investigation disclosed that Mr. Brainard had been having trouble with lights and that he had stopped at Lebanon, Advance, and Shannondale to have them repaired. Failing to remedy the situation he finally secured a lateran, it was said which wasn't enough light to
see well.
Mr.Brainard had been to Indianapolis and was returning home, when the unfortunate accident took place.
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