Mutual Benefit Health and Accident Ass'n v. Hudman

HUGHES, Justice.

Paul B. Hudman died April 28, 1963, 'while driving his 1960 pickup truck near San Angelo, Texas. This suit is by his Widow, Mary Louise Hudman, against Mutual Benefit Health and Accident Association to recover, as named beneficiary, on an insurance policy issued by the Association to Mr. Hudman which provided, in part:

“The applicable benefit amount * * will be paid to the beneficiary named * * * if covered injuries result in your death independently of other causes * * * ‘Covered injuries’ means accidental bodily injuries which you receive while you are driving or riding in…