Man causes two deaths and injuries in Changhua drug-impaired driving accident; prosecutors await discharge for detention
A man caused a drug-impaired driving accident in Changhua, resulting in two deaths and two injuries. The man is currently under guard in the hospital and will be detained upon discharge. Victims have criticized his irresponsible attitude.
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(Central News Agency reporter Wu Che-hao, Changhua, May 5th) A man surnamed Gao caused a drug-impaired driving accident resulting in two deaths and two injuries. Prosecutors today dispatched police officers to guard the hospitalized Mr. Gao, who will be detained upon discharge. Changhua Christian Hospital, where Mr. Gao is being treated, stated that his condition remains unstable, and his discharge date cannot be determined.
Yesterday, Mr. Gao was driving a BMW sedan at high speed on Zhonghua West Road in Changhua City, Changhua County. He first hit a motorcycle traveling in the same direction, then collided with an oncoming sedan. This caused the motorcycle rider, Mr. Wu, and the oncoming sedan driver, Mr. Weng, to be rushed to the hospital but succumbed to their injuries. Mr. Shi, who was in the car with Mr. Weng, sustained abrasions all over his body but was conscious and sent to the hospital.
Furthermore, after Mr. Gao was sent to the hospital, he tested positive for drugs.
Mr. Shi, the surviving passenger, spoke to the media today, stating that after the accident, he was trapped in the car and unable to move. He called out to his wife but received no response. Later, he saw Mr. Gao staggering over. He asked Mr. Gao to call an ambulance, but the latter claimed to be dizzy and unable to help, and has not offered a single apology to date.
Taiwan Changhua District Prosecutors Office stated that the prosecuting attorney has instructed the Changhua Precinct of the Changhua County Police Bureau to dispatch personnel to guard the hospital to prevent Mr. Gao from escaping or colluding. A detention warrant has been issued for immediate detention and questioning upon his discharge.
Changhua Christian Hospital stated that examinations revealed Mr. Gao has a fractured skull and also a condition called "pneumocephalus," meaning air has entered the cranial cavity. (Editor: Li Ming-zong) 1150505
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(Central News Agency reporter Wu Che-hao, Changhua, May 5th) A man surnamed Gao caused a drug-impaired driving accident resulting in two deaths and two injuries. Prosecutors today dispatched police officers to guard the hospitalized Mr. Gao, who will be detained upon discharge. Changhua Christian Hospital, where Mr. Gao is being treated, stated that his condition remains unstable, and his discharge date cannot be determined.
Yesterday, Mr. Gao was driving a BMW sedan at high speed on Zhonghua West Road in Changhua City, Changhua County. He first hit a motorcycle traveling in the same direction, then collided with an oncoming sedan. This caused the motorcycle rider, Mr. Wu, and the oncoming sedan driver, Mr. Weng, to be rushed to the hospital but succumbed to their injuries. Mr. Shi, who was in the car with Mr. Weng, sustained abrasions all over his body but was conscious and sent to the hospital.
Furthermore, after Mr. Gao was sent to the hospital, he tested positive for drugs.
Mr. Shi, the surviving passenger, spoke to the media today, stating that after the accident, he was trapped in the car and unable to move. He called out to his wife but received no response. Later, he saw Mr. Gao staggering over. He asked Mr. Gao to call an ambulance, but the latter claimed to be dizzy and unable to help, and has not offered a single apology to date.
Taiwan Changhua District Prosecutors Office stated that the prosecuting attorney has instructed the Changhua Precinct of the Changhua County Police Bureau to dispatch personnel to guard the hospital to prevent Mr. Gao from escaping or colluding. A detention warrant has been issued for immediate detention and questioning upon his discharge.
Changhua Christian Hospital stated that examinations revealed Mr. Gao has a fractured skull and also a condition called "pneumocephalus," meaning air has entered the cranial cavity. (Editor: Li Ming-zong) 1150505
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