Hickman v. Carter

Robert H. Dudley, Justice.

Plaintiff, Keith Carter, and defendant, Keith Hickman, were involved in a two-car wreck. The investigating officer testified that defendant’s car crossed over the centerline into plaintiff’s lane and struck plaintiff’s car. His testimony was based on gouge marks left in the road. Plaintiff also testified that defendant’s car crossed over into his lane and the left headlights of both cars met head on. Plaintiff admitted that he had drunk two bottles of beer, but testified that he was not drunk, was in control of his vehicle, and that the alcohol did not affect him. He…