Who is responsible for a rear-end collision caused by the front vehicle rolling?
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In general, the vehicle that rolls is responsible for a rear-end collision. If vehicle B rolls forward and collides with the front of vehicle A, then vehicle B is at fault. If vehicle B rolls backward and hits the front of vehicle C, and if vehicle C is not moving forward and the two vehicles maintained a safe distance of more than 1 meter, then vehicle B is at fault. However, if the safe distance is less than 1 meter or vehicle C is still moving forward, then vehicle C is at fault. More related information is as follows: How to handle a rear-end collision: The specific situation must be analyzed case by case. The determination of liability for a rear-end collision is made by the traffic police after inspecting the accident scene and considering all relevant factors. After a rear-end collision occurs, the driver should immediately stop the vehicle, protect the scene, and promptly report to the police and notify the insurance company.
Recently encountered a similar situation I'd like to share. My car was stopped at an intersection waiting for the red light when the older model SUV in front suddenly rolled backward, hitting my front bumper with a 'bang.' The other driver got out and blamed me for rear-ending them. It wasn't until traffic police arrived and reviewed the dashcam footage that the truth came out. Typically in such rollback accidents, the fault lies with the front vehicle because the driver failed to ensure the car was properly stopped. Traffic laws require applying the handbrake firmly when parked, especially on slopes. However, specific circumstances matter - if the following car was too close, they might share minor responsibility. My advice: call the police immediately in such cases, never move the vehicles from the scene, and remember to photograph both cars' relative positions and road gradient with your phone - these factors affect final liability determination.
