York v. State

CARR, Judge.

On an indictment charging murder in the second degree the appellant was tried and convicted of manslaughter in the second degree.

A detailed delineation of the tendencies of the evidence can add little value to the questions presented for review.

At about 8:00 A.M., December 24, 1947, Mr. B. J. Carter was instantly killed by the impact of a heavily loaded truck and trailer which was driven by the accused. The unfortunate incident occurred on a highway bridge that spans the Conecuh River just north of the city of Troy, Alabama. The deceased was traveling on foot at the time.

The speed…