Curtis v. State

Benham, Judge.

Appellant Curtis was convicted of vehicular homicide. He appeals from the denial of his motion for new trial.

1. Appellant contends in his first enumeration of error that the verdict is contrary to the law and against the weight of the evidence. The record reveals that on May 2, 1985 appellant was driving his vehicle on a rain-slickened road at an excessive speed. The posted speed limit was 35 miles per hour. Appellant’s passenger, who asked him to reduce his speed, testified appellant was going about 55 to 60 miles per hour. A witness standing nearby testified that appellant was…