In support of the motion, respondent asserted that he brought his vehicle to a gradual stop at a red light and was stationary for 30 seconds when it was hit from behind by appellants' vehicle. In opposition, appellant driver asserted that respondent's vehicle "suddenly and without warning attempted to come to an abrupt stop," and, while acknowledging that the accident occurred near an intersection, does not mention a traffic light or describe the traffic conditions. Such opposition does not explain why appellant driver did not maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of him, and otherwise fails to adduce facts sufficient to raise a genuine issue of fact as to whether any negligence on respondent's part contributed to the accident ( see Johnson v. Phillips, 261 A.D.2d 269, 271; Figueroa v. Luna, 281 A.D.2d 204, 206).
THIS CONSTITUTES THE DECISION AND ORDER OF THE SUPREME COURT, APPELLATE DIVISION, FIRST DEPARTMENT.