Treadway v. Department of Highways

On December 30, 1985, claimant was operating a 1976 Chevrolet pickup truck, owned by him, on Witcher Creek Road, Kanawha County. The pickup truck struck a patch of ice on the roadway and spun in the road. Claimant lost control of the vehicle and it went into a ditch. Damage to the vehicle resulted for which claimant is seeking $433.00.

Claimant testified that, on December 30, 1985, the weather was clear and the roads were dry, except for the spot where this incident occurred. He said his truck struck the ice between 10:30 and 11:00 a.m. Claimant was travelling from his home to pick up a load…