Man sentenced to 8 years for fatal drug-impaired driving incident in Hsinchu
A Hsinchu man with a history of DUI drove under the influence of drugs without a license, killing a motorcyclist. Despite being on trial, he committed another drug-impaired driving offense. The Hsinchu District Court sentenced him to 8 years in prison.
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(CNA, Hsinchu, June 2) A man surnamed Chang in Hsinchu, despite having a prior record of DUI, drove without a license while under the influence of drugs, striking and killing a motorcyclist waiting at a red light. During his trial, he committed another drug-impaired driving offense and was arrested after being wanted by the court. The Hsinchu District Court sentenced him to 8 years in prison for the crime of causing death while driving under the influence.
The Hsinchu District Court's verdict on May 29 stated that Chang, who did not have a driver's license, had previously been convicted of DUI. In August 2024, after using methamphetamine, he drove without a license through Guangming 6th Road in Zhubei City, Hsinchu County. He struck two vehicles before hitting a motorcycle waiting at a red light.
The motorcyclist, surnamed Huang, was thrown from his bike and died despite emergency treatment. Police testing of Chang's urine confirmed the presence of amphetamines and methamphetamine.
The prosecutor noted that Chang had multiple prior records of drug use and unlicensed driving, yet showed no remorse, leading to the death of the victim. The judge considered his poor character and the fact that he committed another offense while on trial, leading to the 8-year sentence. The verdict can be appealed.
The Hsinchu District Court's verdict on May 29 stated that Chang, who did not have a driver's license, had previously been convicted of DUI. In August 2024, after using methamphetamine, he drove without a license through Guangming 6th Road in Zhubei City, Hsinchu County. He struck two vehicles before hitting a motorcycle waiting at a red light.
The motorcyclist, surnamed Huang, was thrown from his bike and died despite emergency treatment. Police testing of Chang's urine confirmed the presence of amphetamines and methamphetamine.
The prosecutor noted that Chang had multiple prior records of drug use and unlicensed driving, yet showed no remorse, leading to the death of the victim. The judge considered his poor character and the fact that he committed another offense while on trial, leading to the 8-year sentence. The verdict can be appealed.
FAQ
What are the penalties for DUI in Taiwan?
Penalties are severe, especially in cases resulting in death, often leading to long-term imprisonment.