City of Akron v. Allen

This matter comes before the court on the defendant’s objection to the recommendation by the traffic referee finding the defendant guilty of failing to control her vehicle under Section 434.09, Akron City Code.

On December 31, 1980, the defendant was driving her automobile on Kelly Road in Akron, Ohio, at 20 m.p.h. and was aware that the road was slippery. Her car hit an icy spot and skidded. Turning the wheels in the direction of the skid did not prevent the defendant’s vehicle from skidding and she collided with a highway divider. Another motorist, who was behind the defendant, then collided…