Beal v. Kansas City Southern Railway Co.

Appellant Theresa Beal was injured when her car was involved in a collision with a train at a railroad crossing in Hig-bee. She brought this personal injury action in the Circuit Court of Randolph County against the Respondents. Beal alleged that her injuries were caused by the Respondents’ negligence in failing to maintain an unobstructed view of the right-of-way.

The trial court granted summary judgment to Respondents. It • concluded that Beal was negligent for failing to stop her car at the crossing, and that her negligence was the sole cause of the accident.

Beal appeals. We reverse.

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