The defense was to begin presenting its case Wednesday afternoon.
The jury must decide whether Higbee, who was chasing a speeder, acted recklessly or whether the crash was a tragic but unavoidable accident.
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Prosecution rests in NJ trooper crash case
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, N.J. (AP) - May 27, 2009
Trooper Robert Higbee is charged with death by auto. He ran a
stop sign in Upper Township and crashed into a van carrying
Jacqueline and Christina Becker.
