State v. Leonard

Ness, Chief Justice:

We granted certiorari to review the decision of the Court of Appeals in this case reported at 287 S. C. 462, 339 S. E. (2d) 159 (Ct. App. 1986). We reverse and remand for a new trial.

Petitioner Leonard and his codefendant Harrison spent several hours driving to different nightspots and consuming beer. They stopped for gasoline, and, shortly after returning to the highway, their vehicle crossed the median and struck another vehicle. The driver of the second vehicle was killed.

Harrison and Leonard were indicated for reckless homicide. At trial, testimony as to the identity…