S’porean dies in Taiwan after being hit by Porsche; driver’s blood alcohol level reportedly above legal limit

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Taiwan News reported that he was struck with such force that the bonnet of the car was severely dented. Read more at straitstimes.com.

SINGAPORE – A Singaporean was killed on Tuesday night in Taiwan after he was hit by a Porsche driver whose blood alcohol level was reportedly above the legal limit.Online news agency Taiwan News reported that the man, who is believed to be in his 30s to 40s, was on leave and had arrived in Taiwan earlier that day. It is not known who he was travelling with.

Taiwan News reported that he was struck with such force that the bonnet of the car was severely dented.Taiwan News said the 52-year-old driver, whose name was given only as Hsiang, is being investigated for offences against public safety and negligent homicide. The news agency added that Hsiang claimed that he was not driving fast and blamed the accident on the dark and rainy road conditions. He added that the man had suddenly darted in front of his car.

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