Book v. Datema

*1332Moore, J.

This appeal involves two wrongful death actions consolidated for trial and also here. At about 5 p.m. May 11, 1963, the automobile driven by defendant, John William Datema, struck the rear of Olaf Book’s vehicle which was traveling east on Highway 9 just east of Forest City. A vehicle coming from the east prevented defendant from passing to the left. Defendant was aware the Book automobile was traveling ahead of him but was unable to stop. After the impact Book’s car veered to the north and then back to the south where it left the road. Book and his passenger Martin R. Rollefson were…