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Drunk Man Run Over by Car in Keelung After Lying in Roadway

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A 46-year-old man was run over by a car in Keelung, Taiwan, after allegedly being found drunk and lying in the middle of the road.
  • The driver, a 60-year-old man, reportedly had his vision obstructed by parked cars and did not see the man lying on the road.
  • The injured man was rescued by firefighters and is receiving medical treatment, while police investigate the cause of the accident.

A man in Keelung, Taiwan, was run over by a car after allegedly being found drunk and lying in the middle of the road. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening when a 60-year-old driver, identified as Mr. Ou, was exiting a parking lot onto Xiangfeng Street. According to reports, his vision was obstructed by parked vehicles, causing him to not see the 46-year-old man, identified as Mr. Li, lying on the road.

The black SUV slowly drove over Mr. Li, causing the vehicle to visibly rise. Mr. Ou immediately stopped and discovered Mr. Li trapped beneath the vehicle. Emergency services were called, and firefighters used equipment to lift the car and rescue the injured man. Mr. Li sustained abrasions, bruises, and burns. He was reportedly disoriented due to excessive alcohol consumption and unable to provide details about the incident.

The driver's vision was obstructed by parked cars.

โ€” Police reportExplaining the circumstances that may have led to the accident.

Police are reviewing surveillance footage to determine the cause of the accident. They have taken statements from Mr. Ou and witnesses. Mr. Li will be questioned once his condition stabilizes. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of public intoxication and the importance of road safety.

The injured man was rescued by firefighters and is receiving medical treatment.

โ€” News reportDetailing the immediate aftermath of the incident.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.