Benjamin Ward Ledwell v. State of Arkansas

Summary

The court held that the State failed to present substantial evidence that Ledwell’s conduct constituted criminal negligence, even though he crossed the center line and caused a collision that killed four people. The evidence showed that he was within the speed limit, was not impaired or using a phone, and attempted to return to his lane immediately before impact, while the reason for his distraction remained unexplained. The court therefore reversed all four convictions and dismissed the case.