Honest opinion! Driver should have should have known better and is responsible. Lucky it wasn't involuntary manslaughter.
Yea, my question there is... why did the driver leave a 28t truck parked on what you describe as a 'steep hill' in less-than-ideal conditions and exit the vehicle?
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