Warren v. Sharp

BURDICK, Justice.

Two automobile accidents occurred on Highway 200 on January 7, 1997, in the late afternoon. The first was a one-car accident, which left Lily Sharp’s vehicle in a snow bank with her vehicle facing traffic. The second involved Glenn Warren’s vehicle striking Stephanie Waterman’s vehicle, which resulted in Glenn Warren’s death. Bonnie Warren, the widow, brought this action against Sharp alleging Sharp’s negligence was a proximate cause of Glenn Warren’s death. After trial, a jury found no negligence on the part of Sharp. This case comes before the Court following the district…