Thompson v. Division of Highways

Claimant seeks an award of $602.38 from respondent, Division of Highways, for damage to his vehicle, a 1988 Oldsmobile International Supreme.

On December 8, 1994, at 7:30 p.m., claimant was traveling with his wife and daughter on the Tolsia Highway, also known as Route 52, in Wayne County. Claimant was driving approximately 55 miles per hour behind a large truck. The truck swerved to avoid a rock in the road, and before claimant could react, his vehicle struck the rock. Claimant estimated the rock was approximately one foot long and located near the center line. Driving conditions were dark,…