Car Accident in Taichung: Vehicle Collides with Mountain Wall, Causing Injuries

A car carrying three individuals in Taichung, Taiwan, crashed on a mountain road, resulting in minor injuries. The driver's unfamiliarity with the road contributed to the accident.

By ETtoday (Taiwan)

On the afternoon of the 22nd, a car accident occurred on Dongguan Road Section 2, Provincial Highway 8, at the 23.8K mark in the Heping District of Taichung, Taiwan. A 72-year-old man, Mr. Chen, was driving from Heping towards Guguan with two passengers. Due to unfamiliarity with the road conditions, the car collided with the mountain wall on the opposite side and overturned, resulting in injuries to the three occupants. Fortunately, none of them suffered life-threatening injuries.

Reports indicate that Mr. Chen was driving with Ms. Luo, aged 69, and Ms. Jian, aged 27, with the intention of visiting friends in the Songhe area. The vehicle subsequently crashed into the opposite mountain wall and flipped over.

Upon arrival at the scene, paramedics confirmed that Mr. Chen sustained minor injuries, Ms. Luo suffered a fractured arm, and Ms. Jian had facial abrasions. All three were transported to the Dongshi Farmers' Hospital for treatment. Thankfully, none of the injuries were critical.

Following a breathalyzer test, the police confirmed that Mr. Chen's blood alcohol level was 0. Traffic control was implemented at the accident site, with one-way traffic allowed until the vehicle was towed away at 3:10 PM, when traffic was fully restored.