State v. Partridge

This is an appeal from an order granting a new trial in a negligent homicide case.

Herbert W. Partridge was charged by information with the crime of negligent homicide. The information charged, in part:

“He, the said Herbert W. Partridge, . . . while then and there operating a motor vehicle, to-wit: an automobile, . . . and being in the discharge of his duties as such driver and operator, then and there did operate said motor vehicle in a negligent manner, and with a disregard for the safety of others, ...” (Italics ours.)

The charge was brought for violation of RCW 46.56.040, commonly known as…