Christine v. Howard T. Maker & Smith Transfer Co.

BACKENSTOE, J.,

The instant case arose out of a collision between defendant’s tractor-trailer and plaintiffs Datsun pickup truck. The accident occurred approximately 165 feet west of the entrance ramp onto the westbound lanes of Route 22, Whitehall Township, Pa. On November 17, 1977, plaintiff filed the instant action in trespass seeking to recover for damage to his vehicle. Defendants have filed a joinder complaint against “John Doe,” the driver of a Vega automobile, who defendants claim is responsible for the accident. Defendants do not allege the identity of the additional defendant or any…