Reed v. State

MILLER, Judge.

Defendant Reed was convicted by a jury of causing the death of another while driving under the influence of liquor and sentenced to five years imprisonment with a fine of $1,000.00.

We reverse because the State failed to present any substantial evidence that Defendant’s unlawful conduct was the proximate cause of an injury to the victim which ultimately resulted in her death.

*83Defendant was charged with violation of IC 9-4-l-54(b)l which reads in pertinent part as follows:

“Any person who while under the influence of intoxicating liquor * * * operates or drives a vehicle and when so…