Motorcyclist dies after self-collision with utility pole in Miaoli County's Gongguan Township
A 49-year-old man died after his motorcycle lost control and collided with a utility pole in Miaoli County's Gongguan Township. The police are investigating the cause of the accident, including the possibility of drunk driving.
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(Central News Agency reporter Guan Ruiping, Miaoli County, 27th) A 49-year-old man surnamed Lin, from Miaoli County, was riding a motorcycle on Miaoli 119A Line in Gongguan Township early this morning when he allegedly lost control, veered off the road, and collided with a roadside utility pole. He was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment but died from his severe injuries. The police stated that the detailed cause of the accident is still under further investigation.
Miaoli Division of the Miaoli County Police Bureau pointed out that a heavy motorcycle accident of unknown cause occurred around 3 AM on the Ren'an Village section of County Road 119A in Gongguan Township, resulting in severe injuries to the motorcyclist, Mr. Lin. After receiving the report, Heguang Police Station immediately arrived at the scene to assist with traffic control and diversion. The injured person was transported to the hospital by ambulance for emergency rescue but succumbed to his severe injuries.
The police's preliminary investigation revealed that the injured Mr. Lin was riding a regular heavy motorcycle eastward along County Road 119A Line when he allegedly suddenly veered off the road near Dongxi Bridge, rode onto the sidewalk, and then crashed into a roadside utility pole. Mr. Lin died from his severe injuries, making alcohol testing impossible at the scene. The detailed cause of the accident and whether drunk driving was involved will be further clarified through blood tests.
Miaoli Division urges all road users to concentrate fully while driving and always pay attention to road conditions ahead to ensure the safety of their own lives and property, as well as that of other road users. (Edited by Huang Mingxi) 1150427
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(Central News Agency reporter Guan Ruiping, Miaoli County, 27th) A 49-year-old man surnamed Lin, from Miaoli County, was riding a motorcycle on Miaoli 119A Line in Gongguan Township early this morning when he allegedly lost control, veered off the road, and collided with a roadside utility pole. He was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment but died from his severe injuries. The police stated that the detailed cause of the accident is still under further investigation.
Miaoli Division of the Miaoli County Police Bureau pointed out that a heavy motorcycle accident of unknown cause occurred around 3 AM on the Ren'an Village section of County Road 119A in Gongguan Township, resulting in severe injuries to the motorcyclist, Mr. Lin. After receiving the report, Heguang Police Station immediately arrived at the scene to assist with traffic control and diversion. The injured person was transported to the hospital by ambulance for emergency rescue but succumbed to his severe injuries.
The police's preliminary investigation revealed that the injured Mr. Lin was riding a regular heavy motorcycle eastward along County Road 119A Line when he allegedly suddenly veered off the road near Dongxi Bridge, rode onto the sidewalk, and then crashed into a roadside utility pole. Mr. Lin died from his severe injuries, making alcohol testing impossible at the scene. The detailed cause of the accident and whether drunk driving was involved will be further clarified through blood tests.
Miaoli Division urges all road users to concentrate fully while driving and always pay attention to road conditions ahead to ensure the safety of their own lives and property, as well as that of other road users. (Edited by Huang Mingxi) 1150427
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