Man Sentenced to 5 Years and 8 Months for Drug-Driving Fatal Hit-and-Run, Followed by Another Collision
A man under the influence of drugs caused a fatal accident in Changhua, hitting a man on an electric scooter and fleeing the scene. He then collided with a vehicle waiting at a red light. The Changhua District Court sentenced him to 5 years and 8 months in prison for offenses including driving under the influence causing death.
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Changhua, Taiwan – A man surnamed Lin, who was driving under the influence of drugs, struck and killed a man using an electric mobility scooter in Beidou, Changhua County. After fleeing the scene, he collided with a vehicle waiting at a red light. The Changhua District Court has sentenced him to a total of 5 years and 8 months in prison for crimes including causing death while driving a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicants.
The Taiwan Changhua District Court issued a press release today stating that on the afternoon of January 9 last year, Lin, after consuming a third-class drug, ketamine, in his parked vehicle, drove his small truck. He abruptly veered to the right from the outer lane, hitting a man in front of him who was using a medical electric mobility scooter, and then fled the scene. The victim was rushed to the hospital but later died due to complications from his injuries, including pneumonia.
After fleeing, Lin rear-ended another vehicle that was stopped at a red light. Upon apprehension by the police, his urine was tested, revealing high concentrations of methamphetamines, amphetamines, ketamine, and etomidate.
The District Court noted that Lin drove his vehicle recklessly after consuming drugs, leading to the accident and the victim's death, causing irreparable pain to the family. The court also considered the severity of the offense, as the incident occurred in an urban area during the afternoon, posing a significant threat to public safety. Lin's immediate flight from the scene without assisting the victim or reporting the accident was deemed a serious criminal act.
However, the court acknowledged that Lin admitted to all charges and cooperated with the investigation and trial. He has also reached a settlement with the victim's family and fulfilled compensation obligations, expressing sincere remorse and requesting forgiveness, indicating a good attitude post-offense.
Based on charges of causing death while operating a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicants and fleeing the scene of a traffic accident resulting in death, the court has determined the total executable sentence to be 5 years and 8 months. The sentence is appealable. (Editor: Hsieh Ya-chu) 1150416
The Taiwan Changhua District Court issued a press release today stating that on the afternoon of January 9 last year, Lin, after consuming a third-class drug, ketamine, in his parked vehicle, drove his small truck. He abruptly veered to the right from the outer lane, hitting a man in front of him who was using a medical electric mobility scooter, and then fled the scene. The victim was rushed to the hospital but later died due to complications from his injuries, including pneumonia.
After fleeing, Lin rear-ended another vehicle that was stopped at a red light. Upon apprehension by the police, his urine was tested, revealing high concentrations of methamphetamines, amphetamines, ketamine, and etomidate.
The District Court noted that Lin drove his vehicle recklessly after consuming drugs, leading to the accident and the victim's death, causing irreparable pain to the family. The court also considered the severity of the offense, as the incident occurred in an urban area during the afternoon, posing a significant threat to public safety. Lin's immediate flight from the scene without assisting the victim or reporting the accident was deemed a serious criminal act.
However, the court acknowledged that Lin admitted to all charges and cooperated with the investigation and trial. He has also reached a settlement with the victim's family and fulfilled compensation obligations, expressing sincere remorse and requesting forgiveness, indicating a good attitude post-offense.
Based on charges of causing death while operating a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicants and fleeing the scene of a traffic accident resulting in death, the court has determined the total executable sentence to be 5 years and 8 months. The sentence is appealable. (Editor: Hsieh Ya-chu) 1150416