Fant v. Commercial Carriers

Appellant was severely injured when the automobile of which he was the driver was struck from the rear by a truck owned by one Bradley.

The appellee was transporting four new automobiles on a large trailer truck on Highway 49 just north of Culfport. It was raining and, although the sun had not set, most of the cars on the highway had their lights burning. Appellee had turned on its lights shortly before the collision and they were burning at the time.

The collision occurred between two points, Turkey Creek bridge and Duffy’s Tavern, which were approximately 1166 feet apart. After entering this…