Negligent Following Distance in Rear-End Collision

A plaintiff sued for damages after a car accident, arguing the driver failed to maintain a safe distance, which the lower court upheld, finding the driver liable under the rule concerning following too closely despite the defendant's claim that the collision was unavoidable due to sudden braking by the preceding vehicle. The highest court upheld the lower court's decision, reasoning that the trial court correctly applied the presumption of fault under traffic regulations against the driver who followed too closely and failed to demonstrate that the preceding driver's sudden braking was an unforeseeable and irresistible event that absolved them of responsibility.