Vanderkarr and Another v. Bergsma and

This case arises out of an accident that occurred on December 31, 1965, when an automobile operated by William E. Vanderkarr
(hereinafter the "plaintiff") collided with the rear end of a truck-trailer combination operated by Anthony L. Bergsma (hereinafter
the "defendant"). Plaintiff, operating a 1964 Chevrolet, was proceeding in a northerly direction on Wisconsin Highway 120, just north of the
Wisconsin-Illinois state line. The highway was in very good winter driving condition. The accident occurred after dark. The
headlights of the plaintiff's car were on, but the low beams were being used. The plaintiff's car was traveling at a speed
between 40 and 50 miles per hour. There were four passengers in the plaintiff's car.