Ordered that the order is reversed insofar as appealed from, on the law, with costs, the cross motion is denied, and the counterclaim is reinstated.
"A rear-end collision with a stopped or stopping vehicle creates a prima facie case of liability with respect to the operator of the rearmost vehicle, imposing a duty of explanation on that operator to excuse the collision either through a mechanical failure, a sudden stop of the vehicle ahead * * * or any other reasonable...
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