Reported 12 months ago
In the early hours of June 29, 2024, a fatal traffic accident occurred at the intersection of Zhongxiao East Road and Xiufeng Road in Xizhi District, New Taipei City. A motorcycle rider was hit and fatally injured by a SUV making an illegal left turn onto Xintai 5th Road. The rider was rushed to Xizhi Cathay General Hospital for treatment but unfortunately passed away at 1:51 am. Both the SUV driver and the deceased rider were 22 years old. The police investigation revealed that the SUV driver failed to yield to oncoming traffic while making the left turn, violating traffic regulations, and the motorcycle rider did not pay attention to the road conditions. The SUV driver has been detained on charges of involuntary manslaughter. The accident serves as a tragic reminder of the importance of following traffic rules and being vigilant on the road to prevent such incidents.
Source: YAHOO