Bevil v. State

CHRISTIAN, Judge.

The offense is failing to stop and render aid; the punishment, confinement in the penitentiary for two years.

During the evening of July 4, 1939, appellant, while driving his car at a high rate of speed, collided with an automobile occupied by several young ladies, among them being Elizabeth Shackelford. Miss Shackelford received a mortal injury. The other young ladies were severely hurt. After striking the car appellant failed to stop and render aid.

Testifying in his own behalf, appellant admitted that he struck the car occupied by the young ladies. Touching the circumstances…