Farewell ceremony for Tainan police officer killed in accident, accused student kneels at mourning hall
At the farewell ceremony for a female police officer killed in a Tainan traffic accident, the college student accused of causing the accident appeared and knelt in the mourning hall. The bereaved family refused to acknowledge her apology, sparking public debate.
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(Tainan, May 5, CNA Reporter Yang Szu-Jui) 28-year-old female police officer Zheng Yong-Xin was on leave, riding her motorcycle when she was allegedly rear-ended by a college student surnamed Dai, and then run over by a tour bus, resulting in her death. Her farewell ceremony was held today; when Ms. Dai appeared, she was initially refused entry, but eventually knelt in the mourning hall. The bereaved family of Zheng Yong-Xin chose to turn their backs and not return the bow.
Zheng Yong-Xin's farewell ceremony was held today at the Tainan City Southern District Funeral Home. At the entrance to the venue, a large photo of Zheng Yong-Xin in her police uniform, smiling brightly, was displayed, accompanied by memorial text such as 'From the stage to the police force, thank you for the warmth you left behind.' Relatives also created a wedding photo of Zheng Yong-Xin as an angel in a white wedding gown holding hands with her fiancé, which deeply saddened many attending relatives and police personnel.
When the college student surnamed Dai appeared outside the venue with her parents, some emotionally charged relatives of Zheng Yong-Xin stepped forward and demanded, 'If you don't kneel, don't come in.' Zheng Yong-Xin's brother also initially indicated he did not want Ms. Dai and her parents to enter the venue. After mediation by Tainan police, Ms. Dai and her parents successfully entered. Ms. Dai knelt and offered incense, but when the three bowed to Zheng Yong-Xin's bereaved family, the family chose to turn their backs and not return the bow.
As Ms. Dai left the venue, she lowered her head and remained silent when questioned by reporters, then departed with her parents.
After the farewell ceremony, the deceased police officer's fiancé greeted attending relatives at the entrance to the venue and specifically wore the pair of wedding rings, prepared for his marriage with Zheng Yong-Xin, as a necklace around his neck. Many relatives came forward to request small wedding cards of the couple as keepsakes.
On April 28, while Zheng Yong-Xin was on leave, she was riding her motorcycle at around 7 AM on Section 2, Anhe Road, Annan District. Due to slowing traffic ahead, a 20-year-old college student surnamed Dai, riding a scooter, allegedly failed to pay attention to the road ahead and rear-ended her, causing Ms. Zheng to swerve left, collide with a tour bus, fall to the ground, and then be run over, dying on the spot. Ms. Dai and the tour bus driver, a man surnamed Chiang, were sent to the police for investigation on suspicion of negligent homicide. Zheng Yong-Xin's family believes that Ms. Dai's attitude after the incident was poor, which has sparked public discussion. (Editor: Chen Jen-Hua) 1150505
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(Tainan, May 5, CNA Reporter Yang Szu-Jui) 28-year-old female police officer Zheng Yong-Xin was on leave, riding her motorcycle when she was allegedly rear-ended by a college student surnamed Dai, and then run over by a tour bus, resulting in her death. Her farewell ceremony was held today; when Ms. Dai appeared, she was initially refused entry, but eventually knelt in the mourning hall. The bereaved family of Zheng Yong-Xin chose to turn their backs and not return the bow.
Zheng Yong-Xin's farewell ceremony was held today at the Tainan City Southern District Funeral Home. At the entrance to the venue, a large photo of Zheng Yong-Xin in her police uniform, smiling brightly, was displayed, accompanied by memorial text such as 'From the stage to the police force, thank you for the warmth you left behind.' Relatives also created a wedding photo of Zheng Yong-Xin as an angel in a white wedding gown holding hands with her fiancé, which deeply saddened many attending relatives and police personnel.
When the college student surnamed Dai appeared outside the venue with her parents, some emotionally charged relatives of Zheng Yong-Xin stepped forward and demanded, 'If you don't kneel, don't come in.' Zheng Yong-Xin's brother also initially indicated he did not want Ms. Dai and her parents to enter the venue. After mediation by Tainan police, Ms. Dai and her parents successfully entered. Ms. Dai knelt and offered incense, but when the three bowed to Zheng Yong-Xin's bereaved family, the family chose to turn their backs and not return the bow.
As Ms. Dai left the venue, she lowered her head and remained silent when questioned by reporters, then departed with her parents.
After the farewell ceremony, the deceased police officer's fiancé greeted attending relatives at the entrance to the venue and specifically wore the pair of wedding rings, prepared for his marriage with Zheng Yong-Xin, as a necklace around his neck. Many relatives came forward to request small wedding cards of the couple as keepsakes.
On April 28, while Zheng Yong-Xin was on leave, she was riding her motorcycle at around 7 AM on Section 2, Anhe Road, Annan District. Due to slowing traffic ahead, a 20-year-old college student surnamed Dai, riding a scooter, allegedly failed to pay attention to the road ahead and rear-ended her, causing Ms. Zheng to swerve left, collide with a tour bus, fall to the ground, and then be run over, dying on the spot. Ms. Dai and the tour bus driver, a man surnamed Chiang, were sent to the police for investigation on suspicion of negligent homicide. Zheng Yong-Xin's family believes that Ms. Dai's attitude after the incident was poor, which has sparked public discussion. (Editor: Chen Jen-Hua) 1150505
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