State v. Hanna

On August 22, 1989, the red Mustang driven by Craig Mitchell Hanna crossed the grass median into opposing traffic and collided with the Toyota occupied by Roy and Frances Fellows. Mr. Fellows was killed and Mrs. Fellows sustained serious injuries. Hanna was convicted of vehicular homicide and vehicular assault in violation of RCW 46.61.520 and RCW 46.61.522. On appeal, Hanna'contends his due process rights were violated by the giving of instruction 9 which allowed the jury to infer Hanna drove in a reckless manner, a predicate act required for his convictions, from evidence that he exceeded…