Taipei, March 20 (CNA) A Philippine cyclist was killed in a hit-and-run car accident on Sunday when he was riding a bike to attend a cycling event in Bali District, New Taipei City, local police said, adding that it is trying to find the driver.
A cyclist was early yesterday morning struck and killed by an allegedly drunk driver while riding to join a cycling race in New Taipei City, police said.
The cyclist, a Philippine man working at a factory in Taoyuan’s Lujhu District (蘆竹), was riding along with three other workers to join the annual Double Home Court Western Coast Highway Cycling Challenge when he was killed in the hit-and-run incident, they said.
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The incident occurred at 4:27am when the four were traveling along Highway 15 toward Liaotianding Temple, where cyclists were gathering for the race.
The 32-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by
Taipei, March 20 (CNA) A 31-year-old man was arrested for a fatal hit-and-run and driving under the influence after allegedly striking and killing a Philippine cyclist early Sunday in Bali District, New Taipei, local police said.
New Taipei, March 20 (CNA) A Taiwanese man arrested by police for his suspected involvement in a fatal hit-and-run accident involving a Philippine national, while driving under the influence (DUI) in New Taipei early Sunday morning, has been released on NT$200,000 (US$7,049) bail, according to prosecutors.