Sisters Riding Tandem on Scooter Crash on New Taipei Embankment Road, Hit by Trailing Rider Leading to 1 Death and 2 Injuries
A fatal accident occurred in New Taipei City's Xinzhuang District when a scooter carrying two sisters crashed and was hit by another rider, resulting in one fatality and two injuries.
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The Xinzhuang Precinct of the New Taipei City Police Department received a report at around 7 PM tonight. A 65-year-old woman surnamed Zeng was riding a scooter home from work with her 66-year-old sister on the Chongxin Embankment Road in Xinzhuang. While riding straight towards Sanchong in the scooter lane, Zeng inexplicably crashed and was hit by a man surnamed Hu riding a scooter behind her.
After the accident, both parties were rushed to the hospital. The rider, Zeng, suffered abrasions on her left hand and right foot, and a neck contusion. The sister in the back seat was severely injured and died before arriving at the hospital. The 36-year-old man, Hu, suffered multiple abrasions and a fractured left arm. After police conducted breathalyzer tests, the alcohol levels of both riders, Zeng and Hu, were 0. The exact cause of the accident remains to be clarified.
The police urge the public to always pay attention to the road conditions ahead and maintain a safe distance when riding scooters. When passing through embankment roads and dedicated lanes, riders should slow down and stay alert to avoid tragedies. (Edited by: Chen Yanjun) 1150409
After the accident, both parties were rushed to the hospital. The rider, Zeng, suffered abrasions on her left hand and right foot, and a neck contusion. The sister in the back seat was severely injured and died before arriving at the hospital. The 36-year-old man, Hu, suffered multiple abrasions and a fractured left arm. After police conducted breathalyzer tests, the alcohol levels of both riders, Zeng and Hu, were 0. The exact cause of the accident remains to be clarified.
The police urge the public to always pay attention to the road conditions ahead and maintain a safe distance when riding scooters. When passing through embankment roads and dedicated lanes, riders should slow down and stay alert to avoid tragedies. (Edited by: Chen Yanjun) 1150409