Hornbeck v. Crosby

In this automobile negligence case, the plaintiffs suffered a directed verdict at the close of their case and now appeal from the judgment entered thereon.

Plaintiffs’ decedent was driving northbound on divided 4-lane U. S. No. 1 north of Cocoa, Florida. Nearing the intersection with Fay Boulevard, he entered the left turn lane, slowed to approximately 20 mph, and at the intersection made his turn to the west. Apparently, without stopping, he proceeded westerly across the width of the median strip and the easterly southbound lane, and was struck broadside by defendant’s southbound vehicle in…