Sharp v. Norfolk & W. Ry. Co.

[This opinion has been published in Ohio Official Reports at 72 Ohio St.3d 307.] SHARP, ADMR., ET AL., APPELLANTS AND CROSS-APPELLEES, v. NORFOLK & WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY ET AL., APPELLEES AND CROSS-APPELLANTS. [Cite as Sharp v. Norfolk & W. Ry. Co.,

1995-Ohio-224.] Negligence—Wrongful death—Railroad flatbed car blocking unlit crossing at night struck by snowmobile—Assured clear distance ahead—R.C. 4511.21(A)— Issue of whether an object is reasonably discernible on a highway during nighttime hours is usually a question of fact for a jury to determine—Court does not err in denying request for…