Carnation Co. v. Garrett Freightlines

SHEPARD, Chief Justice.

This is a negligence action for property damage resulting from a collision between two motor vehicles during a period of low visibility brought about by a dust storm. The case was tried to a jury which returned a verdict for the defendant, and plaintiff appeals. We affirm.

Plaintiff-appellant Carnation brought the action to recover for property damage which resulted when its 1970 Chevrolet station wagon was struck in the rear by a truck owned by defendant-respondent Garrett Freightlines. At the time of the accident, the Carnation vehicle, followed closely by the Garrett…