Palmer v. Department of Highways

On February 1, 1988 claimant was traveling south on Route 2, in his 1978 Ford Fairmont. The vehicle struck a rock and incurred damage. Claimant seeks $650.00 for the damage.

Claimant testified that the location of his accident was approximately two miles from Wilson Park. The rock, which was a "... good bit larger than a bushel basket," had come from *167the hillside. It was almost in the center of the double lane of the highway. It was dark and raining at the time of the incident and he was traveling at a speed of approximately 40-45 miles per hour. Apparently, the rock had fallen only a minute…