Clark v. State Farm Mutual Insurance

Banke, Presiding Judge.

This is a suit by the appellant to recover for injuries allegedly sustained in a motor vehicle collision. Evidently because the damage initially appeared minor to her, she indicated to the investigating officer that she did not intend to pursue any claim against the other driver. The officer accordingly did not make a report of the accident, and for this reason, the name and whereabouts of the other driver are unknown. Thereafter, the appellant filed a John Doe action against the unknown motorist, pursuant to OCGA § 33-7-11 (d), and caused a copy to be served upon her…