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Mercedes SUV Collides with Motorcycle in Taichung; Rider Critically Injured

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A 39-year-old man driving a Mercedes-Benz SUV collided with a 61-year-old motorcyclist in Taichung, Taiwan.
  • The motorcyclist was found without a pulse and rushed to the hospital.
  • Police confirmed the SUV driver tested negative for alcohol and drugs; the cause of the accident is under investigation.

A serious accident occurred in Taichung, Taiwan, when a Mercedes-Benz SUV collided with a motorcycle, leaving the rider critically injured. The incident took place around 7 a.m. on July 5th, near a McDonald's drive-thru on Section 4 of Taiwan Boulevard in the Xitun District.

The SUV, driven by a 39-year-old man surnamed Huang, was attempting to turn right into the drive-thru lane. He collided with the 61-year-old motorcyclist, surnamed Wu, who was traveling straight in the same direction on the slow lane.

First responders arrived at the scene to find the motorcyclist unresponsive and without a pulse. He was immediately transported to Chung Kang Chen Ching Hospital for emergency treatment. Police conducted sobriety tests on the SUV driver, who tested negative for alcohol and drugs. Further tests are pending for the motorcyclist. Authorities are investigating the detailed cause of the collision.

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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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