Lihpao Outlet Founder, Su-Hui Weng, in Pedestrian Accident: Seeking NT$6 Million in Damages

Police release bodycam footage of the incident involving Su-Hui Weng, highlighting the importance of pedestrian safety in Taiwan.

In a recent incident, Su-Hui Weng, the founder of Lihpao Outlet, was involved in a pedestrian accident. The event occurred in late January 2022 at the intersection of Heping East Road and Muzha Road in Taipei, Taiwan. According to reports, a female driver, making a right turn on a green light, struck Weng.

The collision resulted in abrasions to Weng's right knee, ankle, and hip. While the driver involved agreed to cover all medical expenses and provide compensation, Weng is reportedly seeking NT$6 million in damages, stating that the funds are intended for charitable donation.

On the morning of [Date], police released bodycam footage from the scene. The footage indicates that the primary cause of the accident was the driver's failure to yield to pedestrians while navigating the intersection. Contrary to the driver’s claim that Weng was not using the crosswalk, the bodycam footage only shows the moment of impact. Therefore, it cannot be definitively determined whether Weng was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk at the time of the accident.