Mother campaigning for son dies in bus crash; candidate vows safety reform

The mother of a New Taipei City council candidate tragically died in a bus accident on June 24 while actively campaigning for her son. The 69-year-old woman, identified by her surname Yu, was canvassing for votes in Banqiao District when the incident occurred.

Her son, Zhou Weihan, who is running for a seat on the New Taipei City Council, expressed profound grief over the loss. He stated that experiencing such a tragedy firsthand has made him deeply understand the devastating impact an accident can have on a family. He pledged to dedicate his future efforts to advocating for the mandatory installation of advanced collision warning systems in large vehicles to prevent similar incidents.

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Thank you to all the fellow villagers who care about this matter. As a family member of a traffic accident victim, I truly and deeply understand the tearing and immense grief that an accident can bring to a family. In order not to let tragedy repeat itself and to reduce the number of victims in the next family, I will go all out to promote the mandatory installation of technological collision warning systems in large vehicles to protect traffic safety with concrete actions.

Zhou Weihan, who is also the ex-wife of former councilor Zhou Shengkao, conveyed his gratitude for the public's concern and condolences. He requested a brief period to step away from his campaign duties to accompany his mother on her final journey. He assured his constituents that his service to the community would continue uninterrupted once he has had time to grieve.

In a heartfelt message to his late mother, Zhou Weihan expressed his thanks and promised to work even harder in her memory. The accident has cast a somber shadow over his election campaign, highlighting the personal risks and emotional toll involved in political endeavors.

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Thank you, Mom. I will work even harder.