The CITY OF SUNNYSIDE v. Wendt

Mr. Wendt was convicted in district court of negligent driving and obstructing a law enforcement officer. We affirm the conviction of obstructing a law enforcement officer and reverse the negligent driving conviction.

On June 23, 1985, Victor Wendt drove his station wagon to the Brand X store in Sunnyside, parked it, and went into the store. The station wagon then rolled into a Camaro, damaging the driver's door. The driver of the Camaro indicated the station wagon brushed her leg before hitting the Camaro, however, she did not require medical attention. Mr. Wendt gave the driver of the Camaro…