Krause v. McIntosh

Facts of Case

The administrator of the estate of Simon P. Olson appeals from a $40,000 judgment for personal injuries sustained by Roy A. Krause in a highway accident.

The accident occurred on November 17, 1971, in Skagit County. Mr. Krause was driving a large 4-unit truck and trailer combination southbound on Highway 1-5, an interstate arterial highway. According to his testimony, as well as that of an eyewitness immediately following his truck, its speed was within the legal speed limit. It was daylight but approaching dusk and the headlights of the truck were on.

Mr. Olson was driving his…