Pearson v. Vander Wier

On February 20, 1962, Charles B. Pearson was driving his automobile in the eastbound lane of M-50 in Ottawa county, Michigan. Between 150 and 200 feet east of the intersection of M-50 and 96th avenue, plaintiff Pearson collided with a truck being driven by Pat Hehl, an agent of defendant Donald Vander Wier, doing business as Beacon Steel Supply.

The collision occurred when defendant’s truck, which had been traveling in the westbound lane of M-50, started to make a left turn into the parking area of a small store located on the south side of M-50. Plaintiff’s car struck the truck as it was…