NCKU student, 22, dies in traffic accident; university to posthumously award diploma

The Liberty Times deeply mourns the tragic loss of a bright young life, a 22-year-old student from the Taiwanese Literature Department at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU). The news of his untimely death in a traffic accident has sent shockwaves of grief through the campus community. NCKU Vice President Lee Chun-chang has assured that the university will provide comprehensive assistance to the family, including help with insurance claims and the expedited awarding of a diploma, to be presented at the memorial service. This gesture, while small in the face of such immense loss, reflects the profound connection the university feels to its students. The university's commitment to offering social workers and psychologists to support the family and classmates underscores the devastating impact of this tragedy. We urge the public to respect the family's privacy during this incredibly difficult time as they navigate their grief and make funeral arrangements. The accident, which occurred on April 14th, involved a car turning left and colliding with the student's motorcycle, resulting in fatal injuries. The preliminary findings indicate traumatic chest injuries leading to hemorrhagic shock as the cause of death. This incident serves as a somber reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of road safety.

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The university will provide full assistance to the family in handling subsequent matters, including applying for relevant compensation, and will expedite the delivery of the graduation certificate to the mourning hall to express condolences and reluctance.