Shrader v. Commonwealth

Opinion

COLEMAN, J.

In this appeal from a conviction for involuntary manslaughter, we consider whether the trial court erred when it permitted two eyewitnesses to the accident to estimate to the jury the speed of appellant’s vehicle. Appellant argues that neither witness possessed the requisite capacity to estimate with accuracy and reliability the vehicle’s speed. We find no error and affirm the conviction.

The manner of operation and speed of the appellant’s automobile was material to the issue of whether his conduct was willful or wanton or showed a total disregard of the safety and…