Erickson v. Thompson

Peterson,'J.

— This is a law action for damages by plaintiff, for herself and Joel Morris Erickson’s estate.. It stems from an automobile wreck which happened at the intersection of highway No. 69 and an east and west gravel road, about five and one-half miles north of Ames in Story County. Plaintiff sued defendant, Duane Rodger Thompson, alleging he caused Mr. Erickson’s car to be pushed across the highway into the opposite southbound lane of the highway, striking a ear driven by one J. C. Gates, and causing fatal injuries to Mr. Erickson. Jury rendered a verdict for defendant. .Upon…