Coleman v. Department of Highways

This claim was originally styled in the names of Charles Coleman and David Turley, but when the testimony indicated that the vehicle, a 1981 Chevette, was titled in the name of Patricia Coleman, the Court amended the style to reflect that fact.

David Turley, claimant’s son and driver of the vehicle at the time of the accident, testified that he was travelling on Route 61 from Marmet, West Virginia, when he lost control of the vehicle after encountering ice on a bridge. The incident occurred on February 11, 1983, at approximately 11:45 p.m. Mr. Turley testified that the road was dry except for…