People v. Clark

Defendant was convicted of negligent homicide, MCL 750.324; MSA 28.556, following a jury trial. He was sentenced to five years probation, with the first ninety days to be served in the county jail, and appeals as of right. We affirm.

Defendant was the driver of a semitrailer truck which was involved in a fatal accident at the intersection of US 223 and Treat Highway in Lenawee County. A review of the trial record indicates that, as defendant approached the intersection, the green traffic signal for US 223 changed to yellow. Defendant used his brakes in an effort to slow down and stop, but then…