Washington V. Escobar

Fortino Escobar was involved in a 3-car accident on a 2-lane road July 31, 1977, in which the driver of another car was killed. Mr. Escobar was convicted of driving while intoxicated; subsequently, he was charged and convicted of negligent homicide. He appeals the latter conviction, contending (a) double jeopardy; (b) pyramiding of inferences; and (c) his actions were not a proximate cause of the death.