Horton v. Fritz

OPINION

By the Court,

Maupin, L:

Appellant Kathy Horton (“Horton”) was injured as a result of an incident that occurred during the early morning hours of November 1, 1992. She claims that she was leaning against a stationary automobile when the driver, respondent Ryan Fritz *826(“Fritz”), a seventeen-year-old minor, suddenly drove forward, causing her to fall and severely fracture her left arm. It is uncontested that Fritz left the scene of the accident without rendering aid or procuring medical assistance.

Horton sued Fritz for negligence and lost at trial. She appeals, claiming that the district…