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Fatal Mercedes-Benz collision in Taiwan
Overview
A 30-year-old man surnamed Lin is under investigation following a fatal incident in Taichung involving a Mercedes-Benz. Surveillance footage shows Lin striking a 37-year-old nurse, surnamed Chen, while she was crossing a street. After the initial impact, Lin reportedly performed a U-turn and drove over the victim a second time. While initial tests showed no alcohol or drug impairment, investigators noted his mental state appeared unstable.
As the case progressed, the victim's family has demanded severe legal punishment, including the death penalty. The suspect's father claimed his son suffers from mental illness and had not been taking medication. However, the victim's brother has rejected the use of mental illness as a means to evade criminal responsibility. Local residents and the family have held vigils, calling for the government to ensure that such incidents are prosecuted as intentional acts rather than routine traffic accidents.
Entities
Changhua · Renai Hospital · Erlin · Taichung City Police Department
Timeline
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[CRIME] 4 sourcesFamily demands justice after nurse killed in Mercedes-Benz hit-and-run
The family of a nurse killed in a Mercedes-Benz hit-and-run in Changhua is demanding the death penalty, rejecting claims of the suspect's mental illness as an excuse to evade responsibility.
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[CRIME] 6 sourcesTaichung driver under investigation after fatal double-strike incident
A man in Taichung is under investigation for hitting a nurse with a Mercedes-Benz and then performing a U-turn to strike her a second time, resulting in her death.
Sources
ctinews.com · news.m.pchome.com.tw · saintmichaels.org.uk · singtaousa.com · stheadline.com · taiwanreports.com · thehubnews.net · tw.nextapple.com