Carnes v. Woodall

Beasley, Judge.

Early one August morning Kenneth Carnes, a professional wheelchair racer, approached an intersection while propelling his wheelchair down a street during training. Betty Jean Woodall was traveling on the intersecting street and stopped her vehicle at the stop sign. When she pulled out, she collided with him because she did not see him.

Carnes sued Woodall for personal injuries and property damage but a jury rejected his claim. Carnes claims error in the admission of opinion testimony and testimony that Woodall did not receive a traffic citation.

1. The investigating officer…