Holten v. Parker

Todd, Justice.

Plaintiff appeals from an order denying her motion for a new trial. Defendant’s vehicle, after losing a wheel, went out of control and crossed the median, striking plaintiff’s vehicle. The jury returned a special verdict finding that the collision was an unavoidable accident and in accordance with the court’s instructions made no further determination as to defendant’s negligence. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

The facts are not in dispute. The accident occurred about 6:45 a. m. on the morning of May 24, 1971, on U. S. Highway No. 61 near Berg Street in St. Paul. At that…