Van Buskirk v. State

611 P.2d 271 (Okla. 1980)

Facts

Van Buskirk (D) was driving a car and got into an argument with her boyfriend, Rose. D ordered Rose from the car. Rose was accidentally struck by the car when D leaned over to find her glasses that Rose had knocked off. D drove around Rose and left the scene as he started to get up. Subsequently, another vehicle struck Rose and killed him. D was convicted of involuntary manslaughter. D appealed; the judge should have given an instruction on negligent homicide.