Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Left-Turn Collision; Police Investigate DUI

A serious motorcycle accident occurred in Wugu District, New Taipei City, on Sunday evening, leaving one rider in critical condition. The collision happened around 8 p.m. when a 53-year-old man, identified by his surname Zhan, was riding his motorcycle with a passenger and attempted a left turn.

Zhan turned into the path of an oncoming motorcycle ridden by 21-year-old Yang, who was proceeding straight. The impact was severe, and Zhan lost consciousness and stopped breathing at the scene. He was rushed to the hospital and revived but remains in intensive care.

Initial police assessments indicate that Yang, the rider going straight, had the right of way. According to legal precedents, the rider making the left turn typically bears greater responsibility for such accidents. Police are investigating the cause of the crash, including whether Zhan was under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the incident.

Surveillance footage showed Zhan hesitating before accelerating into the left turn. Investigators are working to clarify the exact sequence of events and assign responsibility for the collision.