In Re Adjudication of Contempt of Myers

Opinion by

Keller, J.,

On October 18,1923, a young woman, Mabel Cook, by name, was run down by an automobile on a public street in the City of Erie, under circumstances that indicated criminal recklessness on the part of those responsible for the movements of the car. The accident occurred at night, and after striking the victim and knocking or dragging her for a considerable distance, the automobile continued its reckless course and did not stop to render assistance to the injured person, (Act of June 30,1919, P. L. 678, sec. 23). She died shortly afterwards from the injuries so received.

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