Seven Killed in Guizhou Crash Involving Drunk Teen Driver
AM730 · 3 SOURCESabout 4 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
A fatal road crash in Longli county, Qiannan prefecture, Guizhou, left seven people dead in the early hours of September 29. Police said a car driven by a 19-year-old man rear-ended a heavy semi-trailer truck parked on the right side of Longxi Avenue, killing everyone in the car. Initial findings indicate the driver was suspected of drink-driving and that the vehicle was carrying more people than its legal capacity. The driver, identified by police as Wang, held a C1 licence and was detained as the investigation continued
Key Points
- Longli county police said the crash happened on Longxi Avenue at about 1:42am, while another report put the time at around 1:30am.
- The 19-year-old driver, surnamed Wang, was driving a passenger car that struck a heavy semi-trailer truck parked at the roadside.
- Police said the car was licensed to carry five people but was actually carrying seven at the time of the crash.
- All seven people in the car died, according to the initial police account released after emergency and medical teams were dispatched.
- A post-crash test found Wang’s blood alcohol concentration was 66mg per 100ml, within the mainland threshold for drink-driving.
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong readers travelling or driving across the border during holidays, the case is a stark reminder that drink-driving and overloading can turn a single collision into a mass-fatality crash. The combination of a young driver, alcohol and excess passengers also underscores why enforcement against impaired driving remains a public-safety priority across different jurisdictions.