Truck narrowly misses crushing motorcyclist in New Taipei City

A harrowing near-miss occurred in New Taipei City when a truck driver making a left turn collided with an oncoming motorcyclist. The motorcyclist, identified as 20-year-old Liu, was struck by the truck driven by Chen as it turned onto Anye Street from Anhe Road Section 2.

Dashcam footage of the incident shows the truck hitting the motorcycle. Fortunately, Chen applied the brakes immediately, narrowly missing Liu, who was just a step away from being crushed by the massive vehicle. Liu sustained abrasions and bruises to his limbs but was conscious and has since been treated at Shuanghe Hospital without serious complications.

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Thank you, senior, for not killing me.

Both drivers tested negative for alcohol and drugs. The exact cause of the accident and the determination of fault are still under investigation by the Xindian Precinct.

The dramatic video was shared on the YouTube channel "WoWtchout - Map-based Driving Image Sharing Platform," prompting numerous online comments. Netizens expressed relief for the motorcyclist's survival, with remarks like "Thank you, senior, for not killing me" and "Glad you can go home for dinner today." Some comments also highlighted issues with drivers failing to yield to oncoming traffic, particularly during left turns.

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Glad you can go home for dinner today.