Kaohsiung Driver Hits Pedestrian During Left Turn; License Suspended

A left-turning SUV in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, struck a pedestrian who was walking on the sidewalk, resulting in the woman's hospitalization. The incident occurred at the intersection of Sanduo 2nd Road and Guangdong 2nd Street in the Lingya District.

The driver, identified as a 61-year-old woman surnamed Xie, was reportedly making a left turn when the collision happened. Authorities are investigating whether she failed to notice the pedestrian or if her vision was obscured by the vehicle's A-pillar.

The pedestrian, identified as Ms. Lin, was walking on the sidewalk at the time of the incident. She sustained injuries and was promptly taken to the hospital for treatment. Fortunately, her injuries are not considered life-threatening.

Authorities are reviewing the circumstances of the accident. The driver could face penalties including a fine of up to 36,000 New Taiwan dollars and a two-year suspension of her driver's license, depending on the investigation's findings regarding fault and the severity of the pedestrian's injuries.