Smith v. State

John A. Fogleman, Justice.

Appellant was convicted of involuntary manslaughter alleged to have been committed on September 5, 1964. The information charged that Audrey Marie Barnes died as the result of having been struck by an automobile being driven by appellant Smith in reckless, willful and wanton disregard for the safety of others.

The State offered evidence tending to show that appellant was under the influence of intoxicating liquors at the time of the collision from which the death of Audrey Marie Barnes resulted. The evidence on behalf of the State included the testimony of Officer…