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Tainan Police Officer's Family Accuses Driver of No Remorse; University Faces Backlash

From Liberty Times · (12m ago) Chinese Critical tone

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • A 20-year-old female university student is accused of hitting and killing a police officer while riding her motorcycle.
  • The victim, officer Cheng Yung-hsin, was on her day off and was subsequently run over by a tour bus.
  • Relatives of the deceased allege the student showed no remorse, was seen laughing at a hot pot restaurant, and has yet to apologize.

The tragic death of Tainan police officer Cheng Yung-hsin has sent shockwaves through the community, compounded by disturbing allegations surrounding the actions of the 20-year-old university student accused of causing the accident. Officer Cheng, while off-duty, was tragically killed when the student allegedly rear-ended her motorcycle, leading to Cheng being run over by a tour bus.

The perpetrator still hasn't apologized, and I heard she was calmly eating hot pot and laughing yesterday.

— Girlfriend's sister of the deceased police officerAllegations regarding the accused student's lack of remorse and behavior after the fatal accident.

What has ignited public fury, as reported by Liberty Times, are the claims made by the victim's boyfriend's sister. She alleges that the student, identified as Ms. Tai, has shown a shocking lack of remorse. Reports suggest Tai was more concerned about the damage to her own motorcycle immediately after the collision and has since been seen dining and laughing at a hot pot restaurant without offering any apology to the grieving family.

This alleged indifference has led to an online backlash against the university the student attends. The school's Facebook page has been inundated with comments from netizens demanding disciplinary action, questioning the university's educational values, and labeling the student as "cold-blooded."

The school's students hit someone, causing a female police officer to be run over and killed, and yet they only cared about their own motorcycle's damage. Is this the kind of student your school produces?

— NetizenComment on the university's Facebook page expressing outrage over the student's alleged actions and lack of apology.

From our perspective at Liberty Times, this incident transcends a mere traffic accident. It speaks volumes about accountability, empathy, and the values we instill in our youth. The stark contrast between the tragic loss of a dedicated public servant and the alleged callous behavior of the perpetrator has deeply angered the public. While the police investigation is ongoing, the moral outrage is palpable. The university's response, stating regret but deferring comment due to the ongoing investigation, has done little to quell the public's demand for justice and a clear stance on the student's conduct. This situation highlights a critical need for greater emphasis on ethical conduct and responsibility among students, especially when their actions have such devastating consequences.

We are deeply regretful about this incident. As the case is currently under police investigation, it is inconvenient for the school to comment. If the student requests consultation in the future, we will provide relevant assistance as needed.

— UniversityThe university's official response to the incident and public outcry.
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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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