State v. Olsen,,108 Utah 377, 160 P.2d 427 (1945), CRIMINAL LAW

Nature of the Case

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Facts

Defendant Olsen was employed as a truck driver at an army base. While driving on duty, she became drowsy and fell asleep. Her truck jumped the curb and killed a child on the sidewalk. A jury found her guilty of involuntary manslaughter. The defendant appeals on the basis that there was no showing of criminal negligence.