State v. Yarborough

OPINION

FLORES, Judge.

1.Defendant appeals his conviction for involuntary manslaughter by careless driving. We consolidate the issues raised by Defendant on appeal and address them as follows: (1) whether a showing of criminal negligence is required for a felony involuntary manslaughter conviction and (2) whether the specific homicide by vehicle statute preempts the prosecution of vehicular killings under the general involuntary manslaughter statute. We reverse.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

2. While driving northbound on a southbound lane of Interstate 25, Angelita Castillo struck Gretchen…