Drunk driver crashes rented 10 million yuan Maybach with female passenger in Taiwan

A rented 10 million yuan Maybach was nearly destroyed in a high-speed collision on Taiwan's Freeway No. 74 early on July 6. The driver, a 28-year-old man identified by the surname Lin, was reportedly intoxicated and driving with a female passenger when the crash occurred.

The incident happened around 5:02 a.m. when a Toyota sedan, driven by a 35-year-old man surnamed Chen, allegedly changed lanes without checking for other vehicles. This resulted in a violent collision with the Maybach, causing extensive damage to its front end, including a broken front axle and scattered parts.

Lin and his passenger, identified as surnamed Liu, sustained minor injuries and were taken to the hospital. Fortunately, neither had life-threatening injuries. However, police at the scene detected a strong smell of alcohol on Lin. A breathalyzer test revealed a blood alcohol content far exceeding the legal limit, indicating he was near blackout drunk.

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The front of the ten-million-yuan Maybach was almost completely destroyed.

Lin, who reportedly works as a male escort, was driving a rented vehicle. The crash not only leaves him facing criminal charges for drunk driving but also potential high compensation claims from the rental company, depending on the contract terms. The accident also raises concerns about insurance coverage, as drunk driving incidents are often not covered.

Police are investigating the exact cause of the accident while Lin has been transferred to the Taichung District Prosecutor's Office on charges of public endangerment. Authorities reiterated their warning against drunk driving, emphasizing the severe legal and financial consequences.

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The blood alcohol content was outrageously high, reaching a near-drunken state.