State v. Meekins

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Morgan, A.C.J.

— Leon Edward Meekins appeals his conviction for vehicular homicide. He argues (1) that the trial court instructed improperly on causation; (2) that he should have been allowed to show that the victim, a motorcycle rider, probably would not have died if he had been wearing a helmet; (3) that the evidence is insufficient to show that the victim died from injuries suffered in the accident; and (4) that a blood test was admitted without proper foundation. We reverse and remand.

¶2 Around dusk on May 31, 2001, Leon Edward Meekins was driving home after eating at a restaurant in…