Man Hits Housemate With Car In Driveway

A woman from Highland, Illinois has filed a personal injury suit against a man from Highland, alleging that she suffered injuries when he hit her as he was backing out of their driveway.

According to the suit she filed on January 26 in Illinois’ Madison County Circuit Court, Tonia Asher was walking in the driveway of the home she shared with Shane L. Asher on February 10, 2007 when he struck her with his vehicle.

The suit does not state the relationship between Tonia Asher and Shane Asher.

Tonia Asher claims that the collision caused her to suffer bruising, crushing, and displacement of her neck, back, body, hips, and legs and to be hindered from attending to her usual affairs and duties.

Tonia Asher also claims that she has incurred medical expenses and lost sums of money that would have accrued to her.

The suit alleges negligence on the part of Shane Asher for failure to maintain control of his vehicle.

Tonia Asher seeks damages in excess of $50,000, plus costs.