Taichung Man Drunk Drives, Hits Motorcycle, Drags It Until Car Catches Fire, Abandoned Vehicle, Apprehended by Public and Sent for Prosecution
In Taichung, a drunk driver collided with a motorcycle and dragged it, causing his car to catch fire. The man attempted to flee but was apprehended by nearby citizens and subsequently arrested by the police. The father and son on the motorcycle were injured and hospitalized.
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(Central News Agency reporter Su Mu-chun, Taichung, 2nd) A man in Taichung, after drinking alcohol last night, drove and collided with a motorcycle at an intersection in the South District. He did not stop to check and dragged the motorcycle, causing the car's undercarriage to catch fire. When he abandoned the car and tried to escape, he was apprehended by nearby citizens. The police were notified and arrived to arrest the man and send him for prosecution.
The Third Precinct of the Taichung City Police Bureau stated today that at 10:28 PM on the 1st, they received a report of a fire at the parking lot entrance of a community on Gongxue 2nd Street in the South District. Upon dispatching officers to the scene, they found a car stuck at the entrance of the underground garage on fire, and arrested the 50-year-old man suspected of involvement.
The police investigation revealed that the man was driving under the influence of alcohol. He first collided with a motorcycle ridden by a father and son at the intersection of Gongxue Road and Gongxue North Road in the South District. He did not stop to check and dragged the motorcycle, causing the car's undercarriage to catch fire. After the accident, seeing his vehicle on fire, the man attempted to abandon it and flee. Nearby citizens, witnessing this, sprayed him with pepper spray and jointly apprehended him. The father and son on the motorcycle were injured and sent to the hospital for treatment.
Upon arrival, the police arrested the man. His breathalyzer test showed he was over the limit. After police questioning, the entire case will be transferred to the Taiwan Taichung District Prosecutors Office for investigation on suspicion of public endangerment.
The police appeal that drunk driving not only seriously endangers one's own and others' lives and property, but hit-and-run is an even more serious offense. They will continue to strictly enforce laws against violations such as drunk driving.
In addition, videos circulating online show the man being beaten and subdued by citizens after the accident. The police remind the public that while acting bravely to assist the police in controlling suspects, they should adhere to the principle of proportionality and not overdo it. In case of sudden situations, protecting one's own safety should be the priority, and the police should be immediately called at 110 for handling. (Editor: Li Heng-shan) 1150502
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(Central News Agency reporter Su Mu-chun, Taichung, 2nd) A man in Taichung, after drinking alcohol last night, drove and collided with a motorcycle at an intersection in the South District. He did not stop to check and dragged the motorcycle, causing the car's undercarriage to catch fire. When he abandoned the car and tried to escape, he was apprehended by nearby citizens. The police were notified and arrived to arrest the man and send him for prosecution.
The Third Precinct of the Taichung City Police Bureau stated today that at 10:28 PM on the 1st, they received a report of a fire at the parking lot entrance of a community on Gongxue 2nd Street in the South District. Upon dispatching officers to the scene, they found a car stuck at the entrance of the underground garage on fire, and arrested the 50-year-old man suspected of involvement.
The police investigation revealed that the man was driving under the influence of alcohol. He first collided with a motorcycle ridden by a father and son at the intersection of Gongxue Road and Gongxue North Road in the South District. He did not stop to check and dragged the motorcycle, causing the car's undercarriage to catch fire. After the accident, seeing his vehicle on fire, the man attempted to abandon it and flee. Nearby citizens, witnessing this, sprayed him with pepper spray and jointly apprehended him. The father and son on the motorcycle were injured and sent to the hospital for treatment.
Upon arrival, the police arrested the man. His breathalyzer test showed he was over the limit. After police questioning, the entire case will be transferred to the Taiwan Taichung District Prosecutors Office for investigation on suspicion of public endangerment.
The police appeal that drunk driving not only seriously endangers one's own and others' lives and property, but hit-and-run is an even more serious offense. They will continue to strictly enforce laws against violations such as drunk driving.
In addition, videos circulating online show the man being beaten and subdued by citizens after the accident. The police remind the public that while acting bravely to assist the police in controlling suspects, they should adhere to the principle of proportionality and not overdo it. In case of sudden situations, protecting one's own safety should be the priority, and the police should be immediately called at 110 for handling. (Editor: Li Heng-shan) 1150502
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