Amon v. Lockett

This action arose out of a rear-end automobile collision at a traffic-controlled intersection in the city of Seattle on October 31, .1961. The plaintiff 1 was traveling west on Yesler Way, followed by the defendant. As they approached the intersection with Eighth Avenue, the traffic light turned from green to yellow. 2 The plaintiff stopped, but where he stopped is disputed. He testified that the point of impact was within the crosswalk, but very close to the easterly line. This would put most of his car in the crosswalk. 3 There was evidence, however, that his car was entirely out in the…