Johnson v. Hansen

This is an action for damages for injuries sustained in an automobile collision. The jury found for the plaintiff and the defendants appeal from the judgment.

The accident occurred on a two-lane highway. Plaintiff was proceeding south in her own lane of travel. Defendant Robert Hansen, following a school bus, was proceeding north in his lane of travel. The school bus was equipped with flashing stop signal lights, front and rear. These lights flashed on and continued operating for approximately 400 feet before the bus stopped to take on children. Defendant Hansen, in seeking to avoid collision…