Clason v. Velguth

This action arose out of a collision of automobiles in the intersection of Monroe street and Knox avenue, in Spokane, shortly after dark. Monroe street is a north and south arterial highway, upon which is operated a double track street car line. Knox avenue runs east and west, crossing Monroe street. The deceased, George W. Clason, was driving-westward along- the north side of Knox avenue, while Arthur Velguth, the defendant, was driving south along the west side of Monroe street.

The collision occurred at the crossing of these two lines of travel, about four feet west of the west street car…