Commonwealth, Department of Transportation v. Estate of Crea

Opinion by

President Judge Bowman,

This action in trespass by the Department of Transportation (PennDOT) against the estate of Jesse W. Crea is one to recover damages resulting from the collapse of a bridge allegedly caused by decedent negligently driving his automobile against the *244bridge superstructure. The decedent died in the accident.

After trial on waiver of jury trial, a verdict was entered in favor of PennDOT in the amount of $46,-500.00. Post trial motions for new trial and for judgment N.O.V. are presently before us for disposition after oral argument and submission of briefs... .■…