Tainan Man Drives, Suspected of Losing Focus and Drifting Lane; Woman Taking Out Trash Struck and Dies After Hospitalization
In Baihe District, Tainan City, a 67-year-old man's car drifted lanes, hitting and killing a 54-year-old woman who was taking out trash. The man was also injured. Police will send the case for prosecution on suspicion of negligent homicide.
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(Central News Agency Reporter Chang Jung-hsiang, Tainan, May 9) A 54-year-old woman surnamed Lai in Baihe District, Tainan City, was struck by a car yesterday afternoon while taking out trash on Provincial Highway 172. Ms. Lai suffered severe injuries and died after being sent to the hospital. The 67-year-old driver, a man surnamed Cheng, also sustained injuries and was sent to the hospital. Police today, after questioning, will send the case for prosecution on suspicion of negligent homicide.
The Baihe Precinct of the Tainan City Government Police Bureau told the Central News Agency today that when Mr. Cheng was driving on Provincial Highway 172 in Baihe District, he allegedly lost focus and drifted lanes, hitting Ms. Lai before colliding with roadside objects and stopping. Mr. Cheng was not driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and the police investigation is currently ongoing. (Editor: Lee Heng-shan) 1150509
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(Central News Agency Reporter Chang Jung-hsiang, Tainan, May 9) A 54-year-old woman surnamed Lai in Baihe District, Tainan City, was struck by a car yesterday afternoon while taking out trash on Provincial Highway 172. Ms. Lai suffered severe injuries and died after being sent to the hospital. The 67-year-old driver, a man surnamed Cheng, also sustained injuries and was sent to the hospital. Police today, after questioning, will send the case for prosecution on suspicion of negligent homicide.
The Baihe Precinct of the Tainan City Government Police Bureau told the Central News Agency today that when Mr. Cheng was driving on Provincial Highway 172 in Baihe District, he allegedly lost focus and drifted lanes, hitting Ms. Lai before colliding with roadside objects and stopping. Mr. Cheng was not driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and the police investigation is currently ongoing. (Editor: Lee Heng-shan) 1150509
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