Man Sentenced to 11 Years 4 Months for Fatal Unlicensed Drunk Driving Hit-and-Run in Tainan
A man surnamed Tu, who caused a fatal accident while driving unlicensed and drunk in Tainan, and then fled the scene, was sentenced to 11 years and 4 months in prison by the Tainan District Court.
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(CNA Reporter Chang Jung-hsiang, Tainan, 24th) A man surnamed Tu drove a car while unlicensed and intoxicated in March 2024. He struck a woman surnamed Chang in the Jiali District of Tainan City and fled the scene. Chang was rushed to the hospital but died from her injuries. The Tainan District Court sentenced Tu to 11 years and 4 months in prison today. The case can be appealed.
The Tainan District Court announced the verdict today, sentencing Tu to 8 years and 6 months for the crime of causing death by driving a motor vehicle while unable to drive safely. He was also sentenced to 4 years for the crime of fleeing the scene after causing a fatal traffic accident. The combined sentence to be executed is 11 years and 4 months.
The court pointed out that after drinking in the Beimen District of Tainan City on March 10, 2024, Tu drove a passenger car registered under his spouse's name without a license from his home in the Keliao community of Beimen, carrying a friend to the Jiali area. He struck Chang, who was crossing Provincial Highway 19 on foot in the Jiali District. Chang was severely injured and sent to the hospital, where she died on March 22.
After the accident, Tu did not stay at the scene but instead drove to a convenience store about 160 meters ahead, and failed to notify the police or emergency services. Upon receiving the report, police reviewed surveillance footage to identify the license plate number of the vehicle involved, subsequently arresting Tu and transferring him for prosecution according to law. (Editor: Hsieh Ya-chu) 1150424
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(CNA Reporter Chang Jung-hsiang, Tainan, 24th) A man surnamed Tu drove a car while unlicensed and intoxicated in March 2024. He struck a woman surnamed Chang in the Jiali District of Tainan City and fled the scene. Chang was rushed to the hospital but died from her injuries. The Tainan District Court sentenced Tu to 11 years and 4 months in prison today. The case can be appealed.
The Tainan District Court announced the verdict today, sentencing Tu to 8 years and 6 months for the crime of causing death by driving a motor vehicle while unable to drive safely. He was also sentenced to 4 years for the crime of fleeing the scene after causing a fatal traffic accident. The combined sentence to be executed is 11 years and 4 months.
The court pointed out that after drinking in the Beimen District of Tainan City on March 10, 2024, Tu drove a passenger car registered under his spouse's name without a license from his home in the Keliao community of Beimen, carrying a friend to the Jiali area. He struck Chang, who was crossing Provincial Highway 19 on foot in the Jiali District. Chang was severely injured and sent to the hospital, where she died on March 22.
After the accident, Tu did not stay at the scene but instead drove to a convenience store about 160 meters ahead, and failed to notify the police or emergency services. Upon receiving the report, police reviewed surveillance footage to identify the license plate number of the vehicle involved, subsequently arresting Tu and transferring him for prosecution according to law. (Editor: Hsieh Ya-chu) 1150424
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