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BackA minivan hit a wall in Taichung early in the morning and the driver died tragically
A minivan hit a wall in Taichung early in the morning and the driver died tragically
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A minivan hit a wall in Taichung early in the morning and the driver died tragically

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  • An accident involving a small truck collided with a concrete bridge pier and a residential wall on Xiezhong Street, New Community, Taichung City.
  • The 48-year-old male driver, Mr.
  • Liao, died on the spot.

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The accident occurred on the unsigned section of Xiezhong Street, New Community, Taichung City, where the speed limit is 50 kilometers per hour.

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The pickup truck hit a wall and the driver died. (provided by the public)

At about 6:31 a.m. today (15th) in Taichung City's New Community, a fatal car accident occurred. A 48-year-old man named Liao hit himself in a pickup truck and died. The detailed cause of the accident is yet to be clarified by police investigation.

Police investigation revealed that a minivan collided with a truck at No. 203-1 Xiezhong Street, Xinjiang Community. Mr. Liao was driving a minivan along Xiezhong Street, Xinjiang Community from east to west toward Zhongxingling. When passing the accident site, the vehicle hit a concrete bridge pier and a residential wall for unknown reasons, causing the driver to die from serious injuries.

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Police said the accident occurred on an unsignaled road with a speed limit of 50 kilometers per hour. Whether the driving involved drunkenness, drug driving, or physical illness leading to the collision will be further clarified by the results of blood tests. No evidence of drugged driving was initially found at the scene. Relevant surveillance images have been reviewed and the incident and the cause of the accident are continuing to be investigated.

The Dongshi Branch calls on drivers to pay attention to the situation in front of the vehicle at all times, control the speed, and maintain an appropriate safe distance when driving on ordinary roads to protect themselves and other road users.

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  • The police will announce the blood test results and clarify the cause of the accident

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  • What was the exact cause of the accident?
  • Is it related to driving physical condition?
  • When will the blood test results be available?

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