Cramer v. Department of Highways

— The Cramers appeal a judgment entered on a jury verdict that although the State of Washington was negligent, such negligence was not the proximate cause of Michael Cramer’s motorcycle crash or resulting injuries. They argue that it was an abuse of discretion to exclude photographs of the road and the court’s jury instructions were contrary to and constituted comment on the evidence. We disagree.

Facts

On June 19, 1988, Cramer and Edwards decided to go on a motorcycle ride. Cramer was driving on a learner’s permit and Edwards was the supervising rider. While at a Clear Lake tavern, Edwards…