An unlicensed 17-year-old boy was killed between a locomotive and a cement truck at Line 14 Society.
- On November 23, a serious accident occurred in Renai Township, Nantou County, involving a concrete mixer truck and a motorcycle.
- The accident took place around noon at the 73rd kilometer of Provincial Highway 14, a busy route due to holiday travel to the Cingjing area.
- Authorities stated that Zhu sustained fatal injuries when his head struck the mixer truck.
Motorcycle Accident in Nantou County Claims One Life
On November 23, a serious accident occurred in Renai Township, Nantou County, involving a concrete mixer truck and a motorcycle. A 17-year-old boy, riding with another 17-year-old passenger named Zhu, died at the scene after colliding with the truck.
The accident took place around noon at the 73rd kilometer of Provincial Highway 14, a busy route due to holiday travel to the Cingjing area. The motorcycle, operated by Cai, was moving without a license when it struck the truck. Preliminary police reports indicate the driver of the mixer truck, a 53-year-old man named Pan, was not under the influence of alcohol.
Authorities stated that Zhu sustained fatal injuries when his head struck the mixer truck. He was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police are investigating further details, including the motorcycle’s ownership and the circumstances leading to the crash. They plan to confront potential negligent death charges related to the incident.
This accident resulted in significant traffic delays on the highway as emergency services attended to the scene.