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Taiwan: Security guard critically injured after running red light

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A 30-year-old female security guard in Taichung, Taiwan, suffered severe head injuries after running a red light and colliding with a small truck.
  • The collision caused her motorcycle to slide and spark along the road, with the woman losing vital signs at the scene before being resuscitated and rushed to surgery.
  • Police are investigating the incident, with the truck driver testing negative for alcohol and drugs, while the woman's blood alcohol content is pending.

A serious traffic accident in Taichung, Taiwan, left a 30-year-old female security guard critically injured early Saturday morning. The woman was riding her motorcycle home when she allegedly ran a red light at the intersection of Yongfeng Road and Yongfeng Road Lane 29. She collided violently with a small truck driven by a 24-year-old man. The impact sent the woman and her motorcycle skidding across the asphalt, creating a shower of sparks. She sustained severe head trauma and lost vital signs at the scene. Emergency responders arrived quickly and managed to revive her heartbeat before transporting her to the hospital. She is currently undergoing surgery for her serious injuries. The truck driver was unharmed and tested negative for alcohol and drugs. Authorities are awaiting blood test results to determine if the woman was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. The incident occurred around 1:14 AM on July 18. Police are reviewing surveillance footage to reconstruct the accident. The woman, originally from southern Taiwan, lived alone in Taichung and worked as a security guard. Her family has been notified and is en route to the hospital. Police urged drivers to obey traffic signals, reduce speed at night, and avoid running red lights to prevent similar tragedies.

Night driving visibility is poor. Drivers should obey traffic signals, slow down, and do not rush or run red lights to avoid tragic consequences.

โ€” Taiping Precinct PolicePolice statement urging caution after the accident.
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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.