Negligent Homicide Conviction Upheld for Truck Driver Reversing Accident

The appellate court upheld the conviction for negligent homicide after the defendant, operating a large delivery truck, fatally struck a pedestrian while reversing into a covered area at a post office, a maneuver made difficult by the awkward positioning and the presence of other road users. The court reasoned that under traffic regulations, drivers must exercise increased caution when reversing, especially with limited rear visibility, requiring the use of an assistant if a clear view cannot be guaranteed, a rule applicable even when a reversing camera is present if visibility becomes impaired due to circumstances like lighting, as the primary purpose is to ensure no danger to others during the maneuver.