PETERSFIELD.
Monday last as a waggon belonging Mr. Thomas Amey of Steep, near Petersfield, was returning from Emsworth laden with two tons of hay, the head carter got intoxicated, and mounted the waggon for a ride, leaving the under Carter to take care of the team. By some means the unfortunate boy got under the wheels and was crushed in a frightful manner. He was removed to Horndean, when medical assistance was promptly rendered, but he expired at about 11 o’clock. The head carter has been apprehended, and is now in custody.
Hampshire Telegraph - Saturday 03 March 1855
PETERSFIELD.
FATAL ACCIDENT.—On Wednesday last, Mr. Thomas Amery, of Steep, near Petersfield, sent his waggon and team to Emsworth, after a load of coals, in the care of a carter, by the name of Joseph Barrett, and a lad named John West. It appeared that they arrived at Emsworth, took up there coal and returned to the Staunton Arms, on their way home, at which place they partook of two quarts of ale, and one quart of gin-hot. This had such an effect on the carter that he got into the waggon and went to sleep, leaving the horses in the care of the boy. As they were entering Hordean the boy was discovered by Mr. Yewlett, the butcher, lying in the road senseless; he was immediately removed to the Red Lion, but from injuries he received he expired soon afterwards. An inquest was held by C. B. Longcroft, Esq, on Friday last; and from the evidence there is no doubt but the boy got up in the waggon to ride and fell headlong out and pitched on his head. Verdict—Died from a compound fracture of the skull.