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Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
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In Sacramento court, Lodi rancher John Allk, 46, convicted of hit-and-run after injuring teen Dale Fogel, applies for probation. Allk allegedly said 'Life is cheap' post-incident but claims he stopped to check on Fogel.
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SACRAMENTO. Mar. 29 (UP)-
County Probation Officer C. E. Wilson today considered the application for probation of John Allk, 46, Lodi, convicted by Superior Judge R. T. Coughlin of hit-run driving.
Allk allegedly had said after running down and injuring Dale Fogel, 17-year-old high school student, "Life is cheap-anyway it would cost me money if I wrecked my car."
Highway Patrolman Andy Mercer said the Lodi rancher had the choice of striking Fogel or hitting another car. Mercer testified that Allk admitted striking Fogel and driving on without stopping.
Allk, on the witness stand, told Judge Coughlin he made the statement attributed to him "in fun," had stopped his car to ask Fogel if he were hurt, and receiving a negative answer, had driven on.
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Lodi
Event Date
Mar. 29
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injuring dale fogel; john allk convicted of hit-run driving and applying for probation
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John Allk, 46, Lodi rancher, convicted by Superior Judge R. T. Coughlin of hit-run driving after allegedly running down and injuring 17-year-old high school student Dale Fogel. Allk reportedly said 'Life is cheap-anyway it would cost me money if I wrecked my car.' Highway Patrolman Andy Mercer testified Allk admitted striking Fogel and driving on without stopping, choosing between Fogel or another car. Allk testified he made the statement 'in fun,' stopped to ask if Fogel was hurt, received a negative answer, and drove on. County Probation Officer C. E. Wilson considering probation application.