Convicted Individuals Sentenced for Drug-Related Cyclist Collision
In a shocking turn of events, a man named Hsiao was sentenced to six years and eight months in prison by the Changhua District Court for driving under the influence of drugs and causing a crash on Changshui Road in Pitou Township. The incident occurred on April 22, 2023, and involved a student cycling group from Kang Chiao International School.
The crash, which took place around 9am, left seven students hospitalized, with one suffering serious injuries. The exact number of students involved in the crash was not specified, but the incident was captured by a reader and shared with CNA.
Hsiao, who was hurt in the crash, failed to report for questioning after his release from the hospital and was later detained. The location of his detainment was not mentioned.
The court also confiscated NT$2,500 from another man named Chen under the Narcotics Hazard Prevention Act. It was revealed that Chen had supplied Hsiao with etomidate, an anaesthetic, and had aided him in using heroin and methamphetamine. Chen was sentenced to 10 years and four months for his actions.
Hsiao's history of drug use dates back to 2003 and includes multiple prison terms. The Changhua District Prosecutors' Office made the statements about Hsiao's drug use and the electronic cigarette containing etomidate.
It was reported that the night before the crash, Hsiao had used heroin and methamphetamine, and the next morning, he smoked an electronic cigarette containing etomidate. The exact nature of Hsiao's injuries was not specified.
The sentencing and confiscation were carried out by the Changhua District Court, but no new sentencing or confiscation information was provided for Hsiao's accomplice, Chen. The ruling in the case can be appealed.
