Georgia Power Co. v. Mozingo

Pannell, Presiding Judge.

This action arose from a motor vehicle accident on September 8, 1972 near Hinesville, Georgia. Plaintiff, a 72-year-old widow, was proceeding in her car west on Highway 193 and, having missed her intended turn-off, had decreased the speed of her vehicle to at least half of the 60 mph speed limit as she looked for a place to turn around. A pick-up truck belonging to defendant also was being operated in the same direction at a speed of about 55 mph. Plaintiff was aware of defendant’s vehicle behind her. As defendant’s vehicle was in the process of passing the preceding…