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Horrific Scene: Car Speeds Off Road, Kills Woman Waiting to Dispose of Trash in Tainan

From Liberty Times · (2h ago) Chinese Critical tone

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • A woman in Tainan, Taiwan, was killed after being hit by a car while waiting to dispose of trash.
  • The car also struck a sanitation vehicle before hitting the woman, who was standing off the road.
  • Police are investigating the incident, with the driver reportedly not under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

A tragic accident has claimed the life of a Tainan resident, highlighting the dangers of unexpected road hazards. The woman, identified as Ms. Lai, was simply waiting by the roadside to deposit her garbage when a speeding car veered off the road and struck her. The impact was so severe that the car also collided with a slow-moving sanitation truck before hitting Ms. Lai, sending her flying.

This incident, which occurred on the 172 Provincial Highway in Baihe District, has understandably left the victim's husband grief-stricken and demanding accountability. He emphasized that his wife was not violating any traffic rules and was merely performing a routine task when she was killed. The driver, a 67-year-old man, tested negative for alcohol and drugs, and authorities are investigating the possibility of momentary distraction as the cause of the crash.

My wife was not violating any traffic rules and was merely performing a routine task when she was killed.

— Victim's husbandThe husband's statement to the police expressing grief and demanding accountability for his wife's death.

While the investigation continues, the shocking footage from the sanitation truck's surveillance camera serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of road safety. The driver is being investigated for negligent homicide. The accident underscores the need for drivers to remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings, especially in areas where sanitation workers or pedestrians might be present.

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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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