A tragic accident in Kaohsiung has claimed the life of a 50-year-old Filipino man who had lived in Taiwan for many years and co-managed a small grocery and lunch shop with his Taiwanese wife. What was supposed to be a quick trip to get a haircut turned into a fatal encounter just 3 kilometers away from his home.
The incident occurred on the evening of November 16 around 5 PM near Tuku 1st Road in Kaohsiung’s Nanzih District. According to police reports, a 73-year-old man driving a passenger car was heading down the Demin Road Bridge. Just after descending the bridge, he attempted to make a right turn but sideswiped a motorcycle.
Instead of coming to a stop, the vehicle continued forward and plowed into a group of motorcyclists waiting inside a designated waiting area at an intersection. The impact caused eight motorcycles to topple over, resulting in nine people being rushed to the hospital.
The Filipino victim was the first rider struck during the collision. His red scooter was dragged beneath the car, and although he was still conscious when emergency responders arrived, his condition rapidly worsened due to severe internal head bleeding. He was pronounced dead after emergency treatment failed.
The victim had left home only minutes earlier to get a haircut. His family and neighbors were devastated to learn that he lost his life so close to home.
Police confirmed that among the nine individuals hospitalized, three suffered more serious injuries such as fractures and remain under observation. Five others sustained minor scrapes and bruises and have already been discharged.
Authorities are still reviewing traffic footage and assessing liability. The elderly driver responsible for the chain collision is undergoing further questioning, and tests are being conducted to determine if health or driving conditions played a role.
This tragic incident serves as another reminder of the increasing dangers faced by motorcyclists in Taiwan’s busy urban streets.
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