Vance v. Division of Highways

The claimants, Shannon Vance and Dorothy Vance, seek an award from the respondent, Division of Highways, for damages arising from a traffic accident on September 1, 1994. Shannon Vance is the son of Dorothy Vance and the record owner of the damaged vehicle, a 1988 Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck. The accident occurred at approximately 3:10 a.m. whileMr. Vance was driving himself to work on Route 10 in Logan County. The roadway was wet, and Mr. Vance was traveling at approximately 35 miles per hour. After Mr. Vance drove over the crest of a hill, he observed a fallen tree in the road. The tree was…