Taichung Dali Minivan Crashes, Driver Over Alcohol Limit, Vehicle and License Plate Impounded, Sent for Prosecution
A minivan crashed into a guardrail in Dali District, Taichung City. The driver, surnamed Xiao (36), was found to be driving under the influence with an alcohol level exceeding the legal limit. He was ticketed, his vehicle and license plate were impounded, and he was sent for prosecution on charges of public endangerment.
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(Central News Agency reporter Su Mu-chun, Taichung, 30th) Taichung police received a report early this morning that a minivan had crashed into a guardrail on Liyuan 1st Bridge in Dali District. Officers arrived to find the driver, surnamed Xiao, injured. A breathalyzer test showed his alcohol level exceeded the legal limit. According to regulations, he was issued a ticket, his vehicle and license plate were impounded, and he was sent for prosecution on charges of public endangerment under the Criminal Code.
The Wufeng Precinct of the Taichung City Police Bureau stated that police received a report at 1 AM this morning about a minivan self-crashing on Liyuan 1st Bridge on Jiatinan Road in Dali District and immediately dispatched personnel to handle the situation.
Police investigation revealed that the 36-year-old driver, surnamed Xiao, was driving a minivan along Jiatinan Road and turning right towards Section 6, Huanchung East Road. For unknown reasons, he crashed into a guardrail at the scene of the incident. Fortunately, no other vehicles or pedestrians were affected.
The accident resulted in injuries to Mr. Xiao. His breathalyzer test showed an alcohol concentration of 0.84 milligrams per liter, exceeding the legal limit. Subsequently, he was issued a ticket, his vehicle and license plate were impounded according to regulations, and he was sent for prosecution on charges of public endangerment under the Criminal Code. The detailed cause of the accident will be sent to the Traffic Police Brigade for analysis and judgment.
Police urge drivers not to drink and drive. Do not take chances by driving under the influence and breaking the law, but rather work together to maintain traffic safety. (Editor: Huang Ming-hsi) 1150430
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(Central News Agency reporter Su Mu-chun, Taichung, 30th) Taichung police received a report early this morning that a minivan had crashed into a guardrail on Liyuan 1st Bridge in Dali District. Officers arrived to find the driver, surnamed Xiao, injured. A breathalyzer test showed his alcohol level exceeded the legal limit. According to regulations, he was issued a ticket, his vehicle and license plate were impounded, and he was sent for prosecution on charges of public endangerment under the Criminal Code.
The Wufeng Precinct of the Taichung City Police Bureau stated that police received a report at 1 AM this morning about a minivan self-crashing on Liyuan 1st Bridge on Jiatinan Road in Dali District and immediately dispatched personnel to handle the situation.
Police investigation revealed that the 36-year-old driver, surnamed Xiao, was driving a minivan along Jiatinan Road and turning right towards Section 6, Huanchung East Road. For unknown reasons, he crashed into a guardrail at the scene of the incident. Fortunately, no other vehicles or pedestrians were affected.
The accident resulted in injuries to Mr. Xiao. His breathalyzer test showed an alcohol concentration of 0.84 milligrams per liter, exceeding the legal limit. Subsequently, he was issued a ticket, his vehicle and license plate were impounded according to regulations, and he was sent for prosecution on charges of public endangerment under the Criminal Code. The detailed cause of the accident will be sent to the Traffic Police Brigade for analysis and judgment.
Police urge drivers not to drink and drive. Do not take chances by driving under the influence and breaking the law, but rather work together to maintain traffic safety. (Editor: Huang Ming-hsi) 1150430
Excessive drinking is harmful to health. Do not drive after drinking.
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