Opinion ID: 1837969
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Heading: Negligence excused as a matter of public policy.

Text: Notwithstanding the negligent failure of Harvey to maintain a completely adequate lookout, we are satisfied that this is one of those unusual cases in which a judicial determination should be made in favor of holding the defendant Harvey free of any effect of his negligence. [14] This accident occurred on the interstate highway system. We are satisfied that a driver proceeding as Harvey was here, without any negligent speed, and where the accident occurred because the Maresh car, completely out of control and plunging across the median, hit the Harvey car as it was traveling south, is such an unusual occurrence that public policy precludes the attachment of liability for his conduct. [15] Several other issues are presented on this appeal. We do not reach these issues because of the disposition made of this matter. By the Court. Judgment reversed and cause remanded for further proceedings not inconsistent with this opinion.