State v. Jacobsen

Defendant was charged with negligent homicide by motor vehicle. Following the jury verdict of guilty, the trial court granted defendant’s motion for a new trial. The state appealed. We reversed and remanded with instructions to reinstate the verdict. State v. Jacobsen, 74 Wn.2d 36, 442 P.2d 629 (1968). Defendant now appeals from the judgment and sentence.

As set forth in State v. Jacobsen, supra, the fatal accident giving rise to the charge against defendant occurred at an uncontrolled intersection. Defendant was the favored driver, but was exceeding the speed limit. The driver of the other…