The driver rashly started and braked to paralyze the passenger and was convicted. The case was tried by the Kaohsiung High Branch.

(Photo by reporter Bao Jianxin)

[Reporter Bao Jianxin/Kaohsiung Report] Kaohsiung City, the driver of the bus surnamed Chen stopped to pick up passengers and drove away. He was suspected of starting the car rashly. He happened to encounter a red light and emergency brake, causing the female passenger to fall and become paralyzed by the handrail to find a parking space. He was sentenced to six months in prison for assault, subject to appeal.

The verdict pointed out that at about 14:59 on July 3 of the previous year, Chen Nan of Hancheng Passenger Transport Co., Ltd. was driving a commercial bus (bus) and was carrying passengers in the parking area in front of No. 259, Zhongzheng 4th Road, Qianjin District, Kaohsiung City, a woman surnamed Zeng. After getting in the car, before he could sit or stand firmly, he hurriedly started to drive away from the parking area, and braked urgently at a red light, causing her to swooped forward and lay on the aisle. Her cervical spine was severely damaged and her limbs were weak. Full-time professional assistance.

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Chen Nan pointed out that he believed that Zeng Nv had stabilized at the moment of the accident, and according to the monitor image, she was holding the handrail with her hands when she moved. It turned into a red light, and the state at that time was impossible to have a sharp start or sudden braking. Soon after hearing a sound and seeing her fall, she stopped the car and denied the crime.

The judge inspected the monitor screen in the car. At the time of the incident, there were few passengers in the bus. Chen Nan had a wide field of vision, but he did not notice Zeng Nv's hand on the handrail, and moved back along the aisle to find a seat. There is indeed negligence, and the crime of causing serious injury by negligence shall be sentenced to 6 months in prison, and can be easily fined.

Chen Nan refused to accept the verdict and appealed.