Kelly v. State

This is a claim brought by Patrick J. Kelly, individually and as executor of the estate of Catherine Kelly, deceased, who was his wife.

This claim arises as a result of an accident that took place on December 23, 1973, at the overpass of Route 128 and Route 70, in Effingham County.

The accident occurred on that section of the road that was carrying eastbound traffic. The west side of the overpass, which was the side that traffic bound in an easterly direction would have to climb, was wet but was not ice covered. At the crest of the overpass and on the downward slope to the east, it was ice…