Hetmaniak v. Avis Rent-A-Car System, Inc.

BARRON, Justice.

This is a suit for personal injuries and property damages arising from the collision of a 1966 Dodge sedan automobile operated by defendant, Winford Ray LaRue, and a 1957 Chevrolet pickup truck operated by plaintiff, Billy B. Hetmaniak. The collision occurred about 11:50 p. m. on July 11, 1966 at the intersection of Priest Street and Aldine-Westfield Road in the City of Houston.

Both parties were proceeding in a northerly direction on Aldine-Westfield Road in their respective vehicles, with the plaintiff, Hetmaniak, operating the lead vehicle and being followed by the…