The driver was suspected of having an epileptic seizure and lost control of his car, crashing into 14 cars and injuring passers-by. Lawyer Li Yusheng explains relevant criminal liability and civil liability.

The driver was suspected of having an epileptic seizure and lost control of his car, crashing into 14 cars and injuring passers-by. mirror news

News link:https://www.mnews.tw/story/20230216sot12003

In Lingya District, Kaohsiung City, at around 8 pm yesterday (15th), an accident occurred where a car collided with a motorcycle and motorcycle on the side of the road, causing damage to 14 vehicles. A 26-year-old man surnamed Li was driving his girlfriend at an intersection. He was suspected of having an epileptic seizure and was unable to control the vehicle at the moment. He almost hit a pedestrian crossing the road. Fortunately, the pedestrian dodged in time, but the car then hit two passenger cars on the side of the road. There were 12 motorcycles, causing serious damage to the vehicle. The driver named Li suffered a scratch on his forehead.

Explanation of relevant criminal liability and civil liability

Lawyer Li Yusheng: "If the driver has an epileptic seizure for the first time, because he has no way to predict such a situation, he may not be responsible for the results of the car accident. However, if the driver has suffered from epilepsy for a long time, he still If he insists on driving, he may have foreseen that damage will occur, and therefore he will be liable for related criminal damage and civil compensation.”

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