New Taipei Councilor's Ex-Wife Dies in Campaign Accident; Son Vows Safety Push

Yu, the former wife of New Taipei City Councilor Zhou Shengkao, tragically died in a traffic accident while actively campaigning for her son, council candidate Zhou Weihan. The incident occurred at the intersection of Beimen and Ximen streets in Banqiao District, New Taipei City, when Yu was reportedly run over by a bus.

Her son, Zhou Weihan, who is running for city council, expressed profound grief over the accident. He stated that experiencing such a tragedy has made him deeply understand the devastating impact a single accident can have on a family. In response, he pledged to champion the mandatory installation of advanced collision avoidance systems in large vehicles to prevent similar incidents and enhance traffic safety.

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As a family member of a traffic accident victim, I truly and deeply understand the tearing and immense grief that an accident brings to a family.

The family has opted for a low-profile funeral service, adhering to Buddhist rites. A memorial hall will be set up for relatives and friends to pay their respects at the Donghe Zen Temple in Taipei. The family memorial service is scheduled for July 19, after which Yu will be cremated at the Huai'ai Hall in Taipei.

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In order not to let the tragedy repeat and to reduce the number of families who become victims, I will go all out to promote the mandatory installation of technology-based collision avoidance systems in large vehicles to protect traffic safety with concrete actions.