(Testimony of William W. Whaley)
Mr. Belin.
Then you directed us to take a certain route, is that correct?
Mr. Whaley.
That's correct.
Mr. BELIN. What was the route from the Greyhound Bus Depot that you directed us?
Mr. Whaley.
On the right from the Greyhound and Lamar to Jackson; right on Jackson and left at Austin and right at Wood.
Mr. Belin.
All right.
Mr. Whaley.
Then left on Houston, which is the approach to the viaduct.
Mr. Belin.
Then what did, you do when you got to Houston? You turned left?
Mr. Whaley.
I said west to Houston.
Mr. Belin.
How far did you
Mr. Whaley.
You go on the approach past the Union Terminal and up the ramp which is called the Houston Street viaduct.
Mr. Belin.
Then what?
Mr. Whaley.
You run into Zangs Boulevard.
Mr. Belin.
How far on Zangs?
Mr. Whaley.
To Beckley. Beckley crosses it.
We got to the intersection of Zangs and Beckley.
Mr. Belin.
Did we go about the speed you drove that day?
Mr. Whaley.
Almost. Going across the viaduct is just about the speed, but he slowed down going up Zangs Boulevard. He slowed down a little slower than I was going.
My normal rate of speed, I don't remember the exact speed I was traveling, but I assume it was normal, because that is the way I travel all the time when' traffic is clear enough.
Mr. BELIN. Your normal rate of speed would be a little bit faster than the rate that he took?
Mr. WHALEY. Yes, sir. In other words, not enough to make over half a minute difference in the timing.
Mr. Belin.
Was traffic clearer on that particular day of November 22?
Mr. WHALEY. It was extra clear, for some reason. That street was clear except when I hit Beckley. When I hit Beckley, there was cars turning to the left, and I had to stop for the light.
Mr. BELIN. When we got to Beckley at noon today, or shortly thereafter, the traffic light was green, but you told us you had stopped, so we waited through the red light, did we not?
Mr. Whaley.
Yes, sir.
Mr. Belin.
Then he turned on Beckley
Mr. Whaley.
Yes, sir.
Mr. Belin.
Heading south?
Mr. Whaley.
Yes, sir.
Mr. BELIN. Now when this man that you picked up on November 22 got into your cab, where did he say he wanted to go?
Mr. Whaley.
To the 500 block of North Beckley.
Mr. Belin.
I will take you back to November 22.
You turned south on Beckley and then where did you go as you turned south on Beckley?
Mr. Whaley.
I went right up on Beckley headed toward the 500 block.
Mr. Belin.
Then what happened
Mr. Whaley.
When I got to Beckley almost to the intersection of Beckley and Neely, he said, "This will do right here." and I pulled up to the curb
Mr. Belin.
Was that the 500 block of North Beckley?
Mr. Whaley.
No, sir; that was the 700 block.
Mr. BELIN. You let him out not at the 500 block but the 700 block of North Beckley?
Mr. Whaley.
Yes, sir.
Mr. Belin.
Had you crossed Neely Street yet when you let him off?
Mr. Whaley.
No, sir.
Mr. Belin.
About how far north of Neely street did you let the man off?
Mr. Whaley.
About 20 feet.
Mr. Belin.
Then you went down to the police station to identify this man?
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