State v. Hammer

Reece, Judge.

Defendant-appellant, Ronald C. Hammer, appeals his conviction of failure to yield, R.C. 4511.42, and failure to wear a seat belt, R.C. 4513.263(B)(1). We affirm.

On July 30, 1991, Hammer was involved in an automobile accident with Duaine Jay. Jay died as a result of injuries suffered in the accident. Hammer was charged with vehicular homicide, R.C. 2903.07, failure to yield and failure to wear a seat belt.

On August 27, 1991, Hammer demanded a jury trial on the charge of vehicular homicide. The court proceeded to try all three charges to a jury. On October 10, 1991, Hammer was…