State v. Kelsey

Robertson, C.J.—

The State appeals from a directed verdict acquitting defendant-appellee, Kelsey, of charges of reckless homicide and involuntary manslaughter.

The sole issue on appeal is whether the trial court erred in directing the verdict.

Finding that the directed verdict was improperly granted, we sustain the appeal.

The criminal charges against Kelsey stem from an auto-truck collision which occurred on State Road 60, two miles south of Salem, Indiana. Kelsey was driving a semi tractor-trailer toward Salem at a speed of less than fifty miles per hour. Five or six cars were immediately ahead…