Drunk Rider Crashes Motorcycle Into Mercedes-Benz in Taipei, Busted with High BAC

A 29-year-old man in Taipei narrowly escaped serious injury after crashing his motorcycle into a Mercedes-Benz while driving drunk. The incident occurred late Tuesday night when the man, identified by the surname Liu, was returning home from work. He reportedly had been drinking during his shift but decided to ride his motorcycle anyway.

Liu was traveling west on Minsheng West Road when he allegedly lost control due to intoxication and rear-ended a Mercedes-Benz that was stopped at a red light. The impact was forceful enough to shatter the car's rear windshield and send Liu flying from his motorcycle. Fortunately, he was wearing a full-face helmet, which protected him from severe head trauma, leaving him with only facial abrasions.

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The driver had a blood alcohol content of 1.02 mg/L.

Police arrived at the scene and detected a strong smell of alcohol on Liu. A breathalyzer test revealed a blood alcohol content of 1.02 mg/L, leading to his immediate arrest. Authorities ruled out drug use as there were no prior offenses or contraband found. Liu claimed he had been drinking at work and was heading home when the accident happened, but he declined to disclose his profession.

He now faces charges for endangering public safety, a lawsuit, and substantial repair bills for both vehicles. The Mercedes-Benz driver was unharmed in the collision. The article includes a warning about the dangers of excessive alcohol consumption and a reminder that drunk driving is prohibited.

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He faces charges for drunk driving and significant repair costs for the damaged vehicles.