State v. Jones

—November 9, 1935, at or near the intersection of Eastlake avenue and east Boston street, in the city of Seattle, one D. Eric Swedman was struck by an automobile driven by Jesse L. Jones, and killed. Thereafter, Jones was charged, by information, with the crime of manslaughter. In the information, it was alleged that the defendant drove the automobile at an excessive rate of speed and in a reckless manner, and that he was under the influence of intoxicating’ liquor. The trial resulted in a verdict of guilty as charged. Motion for new trial being made and overruled, the defendant appeals from…