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Man identified for throwing rock that shattered car windshield on Vietnam expressway
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Man identified for throwing rock that shattered car windshield on Vietnam expressway

From Thanh Niรชn · () Vietnamese

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Police in Hai Phong, Vietnam, identified a 32-year-old man who threw a rock from an overpass, striking a car on the Hanoi-Hai Phong Expressway.
  • The rock penetrated the driver's side windshield of the car traveling at 90-120 km/h, startling the driver.
  • The suspect, who reportedly has symptoms of depression, admitted to the act and is awaiting legal proceedings.

A man in Vietnam has been identified by police for throwing a rock that shattered a car's windshield on the Hanoi-Hai Phong Expressway. The incident occurred on July 30 when a driver was traveling at high speed between 90 and 120 km/h.

The car was suddenly hit by a rock from the overpass.

โ€” Article TextDescribing the moment of impact on the vehicle.

A rock, described as fist-sized, struck the vehicle, piercing the windshield near the driver's seat. The driver was startled and pulled over to the emergency lane for safety.

Authorities quickly investigated and identified the suspect as N.V.H., a 32-year-old resident of Hai Phong. He admitted to picking up the stone and throwing it from an overpass onto the highway below.

The rock penetrated the driver's side windshield, startling the driver.

โ€” Article TextDetailing the damage caused by the thrown rock.

Officials confirmed the suspect tested negative for drugs and has no prior criminal record. However, his relatives and neighbors reported he has shown signs of depression since 2020. Police are continuing their investigation to process the case according to the law.

N.V.H. admitted to picking up a stone on the roadside, then taking his bicycle up to the overpass and throwing it down onto the highway.

โ€” Article TextThe suspect's confession to the act.
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Originally published by Thanh Niรชn in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.