This action arises out of a rear‑end collision which occurred at
the intersection of Highway 97 and McCurdy Road in Kelowna on June 27, 2005. A
car being driven by the plaintiff was stopped at a traffic control on Highway
97 when he was struck from behind by a truck operated by Joshua Thompson. Liability
has been admitted; Mr. Thompson gave in evidence that he had been
momentarily distracted; the highway was slippery and he knew before impact that
he would not be able to stop in time to avoid the impact. There was
considerable damage to the front of the defendants older model pickup truck,
and damage as well to the rear of the plaintiffs car which was estimated to be
approximately $2,500. Both vehicles were seemingly operable, although the
plaintiff says he arranged for his car to be towed....