State v. Erickson

OPINION

SEDGWICK, Judge.

Jerome Erickson appeals his convictions for leaving the scene of an accident and careless driving. We affirm.

FACTS

Appellant testified he was driving south on highway 10 on his way to a job interview when he noticed a large car (which he later learned was driven by John Speltz) turn onto highway 10 and accelerate. The two cars then took turns accelerating and passing each other.

Speltz pulled in front of appellant and stopped for a red light. Appellant claimed Speltz accelerated when the light turned green, then abruptly slammed on his brakes. Appellant also accelerated…