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· 8/27/1982

Commonwealth v. Setsodi

Citations

  • 450 A.2d 29
  • 303 Pa. Super. 482
  • 1982 Pa. Super. LEXIS 5082

How courts have described this case

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  • finding that defendant’s failure to observe approaching vehicles in opposing lane of traffic before making a left turn into a private driveway may have constituted recklessness or criminal negligence in supporting a prima facie case of involuntary manslaughter
  • finding that defendant’s failure to observe approaching vehicles in opposing lane of traffic before making a left turn into a private driveway may have constituted recklessness or criminal negligence in supporting a prima facie case of involuntary manslaughter
  • prima facie case of vehicular homicide made out where defendant failed to perceive approaching motorcycle while turning left into driveway
  • where intentional reckless operation of a car results in death, involuntary manslaughter conviction upheld
  • driver's conduct in failing to keep eyes on road at time of accident with motorcyclist may have constituted criminal negligence or recklessness for purposes of establishing prima facie case of involuntary manslaughter
  • driver’s conduct in failing to keep eyes on road at time of accident with motorcyclist may have constituted criminal negligence or recklessness for purposes of establishing prima facie case of involuntary manslaughter

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Judges: Hester, Cavanaugh, Van Voort

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