Driver Runs Away after High-Speed Collision
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[Cover Picture: Liberty Times Network]
A driver in Kaohsiung left the scene of an accident this morning after slamming into a scooter at high speed and seriously injuring a woman before careering into a lamp post and seriously damaging his own car.
At 4:15am police were called to the scene of the accident in Qianzhen District (åé®å) where they found the injured woman named Lai.
Ms Lai suffered head injuries and multiple fractures, including a fractured pelvis.
Police found the car’s airbag had been deployed but there was no sign of the driver.
On tracing the license plate number, police found the car belonged to a man with previous convictions for drugs and firearms offenses.
Police arrested a 35 year-old man named Yang at around 9:00am this morning. Mr Yang showed no remorse for his crime and was found in possession of a large quantity of amphetamines.
Yang was seen on video angrily remonstrating with the family of the victim at a police station after his arrest. “Why shouldn’t I run away,” he shouted. “I was bleeding, so can’t I go and see a doctor?” he demanded.
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