Nantou Police Admit Error in Failing to Detain Drunk Driving Suspect

A vehicle collision occurred in Puli, Nantou, yesterday. One of the drivers, surnamed Chen, had a breath alcohol concentration of 0.87 mg/L, significantly exceeding the legal limit. However, the responding junior officer mistakenly believed Chen was not a flagrant offender and failed to detain him. The Puli Police Precinct admitted to the error today, stating they would hold the personnel accountable and strengthen police training.

A citizen surnamed Chiu complained online yesterday that his father was hit by a drunk driver and was in the intensive care unit, yet the police allowed the perpetrator to "finish the statement and go home to sleep." The Puli Police Precinct admitted the mistake today, promising to investigate the negligence of the personnel involved and continue strict enforcement to maintain public safety.

The Puli Precinct stated that the collision occurred near No. 54-7, Taomi Lane, Puli Township. A 59-year-old man, surnamed Chiu, was trapped in his vehicle, and police and firefighters assisted in his rescue and transport to the hospital. Upon checking other people at the scene, police found the other driver, a 64-year-old man surnamed Chen, resting on the stairs of a nearby shop. Chen admitted to being the driver, and a breath test showed an alcohol level of 0.87 mg/L.

The Puli Precinct explained that when officers arrived, they prioritized rescuing the injured and needed to clarify the situation, so they focused on moving the vehicles and taking statements. However, they acknowledged that after confirming Chen's involvement, the officer's misjudgment that he was not a flagrant offender was a procedural error. They will pursue disciplinary action against the personnel involved and strengthen police education accordingly.