New Britain herald., 1927-05-13
SPEEDS TO DEATH
 AGAINST TROLLEY Anthony Louikoss, SS, of Spring
 Street, Dies in Wild Ride CRASH ON WEST MAIN ST.
Victim Bushes Down Toroughfare on Left Side of Road at 40 Miles an Hour Terrorizing Other Drivers Before Collision.

Before Collision.
 After having driven through West Main street at rate of speed said by witnesses to have been be- tween 40 and 50 miles an hour, on the left side of the highway, pass ing other automobiles and terrorizlng their drivers, Anthony Louikoes. aged 33, Of B Spring street. was taken from his automobile as he hung almost lifeless over the drivers wheel after a collision with a Plain- vile bound trolley car about 10:10 last night, and died at New Britain General hospital at 12:45 this morn- ing of fracture of the skull and multiple bruises. The collision oc- cured between Lexington and Grove Hill.
 Skull Fracture Causes Death
 Dr. John Purney, medical exam iner, was notified Of the fatality and viewed the remains at the hospital. He pronounced death que to the fracture. which was at the base of the skull. Louikoes blei profusely from the ears. nose and mouth, Dr. Purney found, and none of the oth- CT injuries were Of sufficient serious ness to cause death.
 The police and medical examiner are at a loss to account for the recklessness which characterized Louikoes' last ride. Instances of driving on the wrong side of the highway for short distances are quite common. they point out, but Louikoes continued along the left side for almost mile, according to the witnesses. Dr. Purney said the hospital internes reported to him that they were unable to detect the odor of liquor from the breath, a fact which tends to discount the theory that the man had been drink ing heavily and was not in proper control of his senses.
 Motorman ExOnerated.
 John A. Frawley of So Highland Terrace. motorman of the car, was exonerated of all blame in connec- tion with the fatality. witnesses making statements to the police which show that Louikoes turned into West Main street from Bradley street, which is west of Black Rock bridge. and drove on the left side of the street until the collision occur red. Motorman Frawley applied the brakes as soon as he realized that the crash must occur, and he brought the trolley car to a stop within few feet, according to the witnesses. He rushed to the mans assistance and helped lift him from the seat, after which he placed him on the grass near the sidewalk. Of- l ticer Daniel Cogrove and Amerigo Anselmo of 412 West Main street, we'll known High school football player, took him to tho hospital.
 Witnesses Tell of High Speed.
 Frank Fiermian of 61 Main street told the police that he was driving east on West Main street, accom- panied by Gordon Prescott of 211 Corbin avenue, and both estimated that the speed of the, ill-fated ma chine was at least 40 miles an hour. L. c. Demeritt of 125 Main street said he was driving east on West i Main street and Louikoes drove past him at the corner of Vine street. He said Louikoes was driving at the rate of 45 or 50 miles an hour. He helped lift him from the car a few minutes later.
 Walter Winchell of Ill West Main street. Plainville, who was passen- ger on the trolley car, corroborated Motorman Frawley's version of the collision. The trolley car left the cen- | ter at 10:01 o'clock and was going at a moderate rate of speed at the time of the collision. The front of the automobile was smashed and the steering wheel broken by the i'm pact. Louikoes, instead of being thrown clear of the car, was jam med with terrific force against the wheel, which he was gripping tight ly, and when lifted out, his body was causing the horn to blow inces- sanity. because of contact with the button on the wheel.
 1 Sergeant Thomas J. Feeney and Officer Daniel Cosgrove conducted the investigation into the accident.
 Louikoes is survived by his wife. i The funeral will be held Monday morning from St. Andrews church. The hour of the services will be an-