Commonwealth v. Kling

EAKIN, J.:

¶ 1 John J. Kling appeals from the judgment of sentence entered following his convictions for third degree murder, aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person, and possession of marijuana. We affirm.

¶ 2 On August 28, 1996, appellant was driving his red Chrysler Conquest near McConnellsburg when he noticed a black Chevrolet Camaro in his rear view mirror. The Camaro, driven by Larry Seville, took off after appellant and both automobiles began racing up a curvy mountain road known as Scrub Ridge. At speeds in excess of 80 m.p.h., both vehicles reached the crest of Scrub…