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Farmers' Association Chairman Arrested for Drunk Driving After Hitting, Dragging Student

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The chairman of the Jiuru Township Farmers' Association, Zhang Zhiqiang, drove under the influence and ran a red light, hitting a high school student.
  • The collision sent the student flying, and her scooter was dragged nearly 200 meters by the vehicle.
  • Zhang's blood alcohol content was 0.91 mg/L, indicating severe intoxication, and he faces public endangerment charges.

Zhang Zhiqiang, the chairman of the Jiuru Township Farmers' Association, was arrested for drunk driving after causing a serious accident in Pingtung County. The 59-year-old was driving a small truck when he allegedly ran a red light and collided with a 17-year-old female high school student on a scooter.

The impact was severe, throwing the student from her scooter. Her vehicle was then dragged for nearly 200 meters by Zhang's truck before it came to a stop. The student sustained injuries, including suspected liver rupture, and was initially admitted to the intensive care unit before being moved to a regular ward for observation.

Police administered a breathalyzer test to Zhang, which revealed a blood alcohol content of 0.91 mg/L, well above the legal limit and indicative of severe intoxication. He has been transferred to the Pingtung District Prosecutor's Office for investigation on charges of endangering the public.

Family members of the injured student criticized Zhang for not stopping immediately after the collision, suggesting a possible hit-and-run attempt. The student, who was reportedly riding without a license, will also face a fine for unlicensed driving. Authorities are urging the public to refrain from drinking and driving due to the severe risks involved.

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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.

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