Gray v. State

Sognier, Judge.

James Gray, Jr. was accused of speeding, improper passing and attempting to elude a police officer. The state’s case was based entirely upon the testimony of Georgia State Patrol Trooper Gary Vowell. Vowell testified that while on routine patrol he encountered Gray’s automobile which appeared to be speeding, clocked it on his radar at 71 m.p.h. and verified the speed on his speedometer while giving chase. When Vowell turned on his siren and blue light and attempted to stop Gray, he speeded up and passed a tractor-trailer rig on a double yellow line. Vowell continued pursuit…