Boyle v. Emerson

This is an action for damages for personal injuries suffered as a result of a collision between an automobile and a motorcycle escorting a funeral procession.

The plaintiff, Gene Boyle, was employed by a private escort service as a full-time motorcycle escort driver. On October 11, 1973, the plaintiff and an off-duty police officer were escorting a funeral procession. The afternoon was dark and drizzly, and cars other than those in the procession had their headlights on. The plaintiff was wearing a yellow rain jacket and had the state-approved red lights on his motorcycle flashing. He was…