Singleton v. Cuthbert

MCDONALD, J.:

In this action arising from an automobile accident, Jonetha Singleton appeals, arguing the circuit court erred in directing a verdict that she was negligent as a matter of law under section 56-5-2770(A) of the South Carolina Code (2006) in turning left behind another vehicle stopped behind a stopped school bus. We reverse.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

On October 6, 2010, Singleton was involved in an automobile accident in Beaufort County. Singleton was making a left turn into her mother’s driveway when Starshaka Cuthbert’s vehicle, approaching from the oncoming direction,…