Marx v. State

Darrell Hickman, Justice.

Roger Hale Marx, the president of an asphalt construction company, stopped in a bar after work to meet a friend, Dr. Stan Heard, a chiropractor. Marx admitted to having three drinks. Dr. Heard left about 6 p.m., and a short time later Marx left for home. As Marx crested a hill in a residential area, Becky Moore, a thirteen year old, ran into the street and hit his vehicle. The impact threw her over the vehicle. Marx did not stop but continued on his way home. Steve Jordan saw Marx leave the scene of the accident, got in his vehicle and followed Marx to his house.…