Scene simulation diagram. Investigation: How do you view the case of a university teacher driving and hitting three motorcyclists resulting in one death and two injuries? Reporters Lu Jianluan, Xu Jing, Zhou Haojie, Intern Liao ShiQi, Communicator Bai Gongxuan. Diagram by Zhang Mingjun. Time: Around 23:00 on the 17th. Location: Licchuan Second Street, Jinsha Street, Baiyun District. Incident: According to the parties involved and eyewitnesses, after three bandits robbed a phone and fled on a motorcycle, a private car owner chased them down, overtook them, and then braked causing a collision. Controversy: Robbery does not warrant death; was hitting them too extreme? Police: A special task force has been established to conduct a comprehensive investigation. Baiyun police reported: At around 23:00 on the 17th, a report was received from 110 stating that a robbery had occurred on Licchuan Second Street, Jinsha Street, Baiyun District. Three suspects were injured when their motorcycle collided with a car while fleeing. After receiving the report, the police quickly arrived at the scene. The three injured individuals were sent to a nearby hospital for treatment. One man died despite efforts to save him, while the other two men are out of danger. It was learned that the deceased, "A Fei," was from Conghua and was only 17 years old. The other two men, aged around 30, were both from Guangxi. Preliminary investigations revealed that Miss Li was passing through the intersection of Licchuan Second Street and Huanzhou Fourth Road when she was suddenly pushed to the ground and her phone was stolen by two men. After committing the crime, the two men quickly boarded a motorcycle to escape. During this time, the motorcycle collided with a car, resulting in three men falling off the motorcycle and being injured. Currently, the Baiyun District police have established a special task force to fully investigate the incident. The Guangzhou traffic police department has also intervened in the investigation. The police urge informed citizens to provide clues. Private Car Suddenly Starts Moving, Overtakes and Brakes Causing Collision. "When I was most desperate, Mr. Zhang's white car hit the three bandits." Around 23:10 on the evening of the 16th, on Licchuan Second Street in Jiazhou, 19-year-old Miss Liang encountered three bandits robbing her phone. After succeeding, they fled on a motorcycle. With a loud "bang", a white car suddenly caught up from behind, overtook the motorcycle, and then collided with it. The driver cursed, "You dare to rob!" Afterwards, a 17-year-old bandit died from serious injuries, while the other two sustained minor injuries. Whether the car driver's actions constitute bravery or negligence, or just a common traffic accident, remains undecided. The Baiyun police have now formed a special task force, and the Guangzhou traffic police have also intervened in the investigation. Scene: Brake Marks Extend Over 10 Meters. Yesterday, reporters visited the scene at Licchuan Second Street, a bi-directional single-lane street located in the new community of Jiazhou, approximately 200 meters long. Neighbors said that after 9 pm, there are few people entering or leaving this street. About 10 meters into Licchuan Second Street is where the incident happened. You can still see marks made with chalk on the ground, along with bloodstains and remnants of torn clothing. On-site observations show brake marks extending over 10 meters. Eyewitness: Driver Exits Car Cursing "You Dare to Rob" Mr. Dong, who lives in a nearby residential building, witnessed the entire process from his balcony. He said that Licchuan West Street forms a T-shape with Licchuan Second Street, and the phone robbery occurred on Licchuan West Street. At the time, the girl was on the phone when the bandits snatched her phone and quickly boarded a motorcycle. Mr. Dong said that after turning into Licchuan Second Street, a white Kia parked at the intersection suddenly started moving, chasing after the motorcycle. After traveling about 10 meters into Licchuan Second Street, the Kia quickly overtook the motorcycle and then braked, causing a collision between the two vehicles. The car driver exited the vehicle, cursing, "You dare to rob!" He also told the people under the car not to come out and called the police. Mr. Dong described the car driver as appearing to be around 30 years old, approximately 1.8 meters tall. It was understood that the white car driver surnamed Zhang is an elementary school Chinese teacher. His wife was in the passenger seat at the time, and they both got out afterward to help call the police. Netizen Debate: Should Hitting Someone Resulting in Death Be Exempt from Liability? This incident, after being forwarded on Weibo by on-site eyewitness netizens, has attracted widespread attention. Many netizens praised the behavior of the private car owner, believing that his act of bravery could boost current social morale. However, some netizens believe that acts of bravery should consider consequences: "Although the bandits are detestable, robbery does not warrant death." In response to this statement, netizen "Two Jin Rou" rebutted: "When wanting to perform an act of bravery, one certainly didn't expect to cause death. If one must consider so much, who would still perform acts of bravery? Such behavior should be exempt from liability." Lawyer's Opinion Possible Scenario 1: Act of Bravery Possible Scenario 2: Negligence Resulting in Injury Possible Scenario 3: Traffic Accident Attorney Zhu Yongping from Guangdong Datong Law Firm believes that there are two key issues in this case. The first is determining whether the three criminal suspects were truly involved in theft or robbery. The difference between theft and robbery lies in whether the latter involves the use of weapons threatening life. If it's theft, then it doesn't fall under the category of justifiable defense exemption. If it's robbery, then the driver's actions shouldn't be held accountable. Another critical issue is whether the driver personally witnessed the theft or robbery. "If the driver saw the bandits committing theft or robbery and caused harm to the suspects during their escape, it doesn't constitute a crime." However, if the driver saw nothing and the subsequent collision occurred, then it's considered an ordinary traffic accident, and responsibility can be pursued and handled accordingly. Victim's Statement Suffered Brutal Assault Thanks Owner for Helping Ms. Li, due to excessive shock, was taken away by the 120 ambulance for examination. Yesterday, reporters contacted Ms. Li. She recalled that she was returning home alone after dropping off a friend when she was on the phone and a motorcycle approached from behind. Two men got off, threatening and attempting to snatch her phone. "I resisted fiercely, refusing to let go. They beat me, seemingly with iron rods," Ms. Li stated. Her glasses were knocked to the ground, and she suffered multiple bruises from the beating. Ms. Li said, "I continued arguing with them. Later, they got on the motorcycle and fled, and I followed them a few steps, shouting as I walked." She couldn't catch up with the motorcycle. "Suddenly, a white car came from behind and 'bang' collided with the motorcycle, causing the three bandits to fall off." After the accident, Ms. Li went to the back of the white car to thank the driver. "I knew he was a teacher, and I'm very grateful to him." Ms. Li indicated that Teacher Zhang asked her to stay and testify. Ms. Li waited until the police arrived and later cooperated multiple times with relevant authorities for investigation and evidence collection. Case Link Female Driver Collides with Bandits, Resulting in One Dead and One Injured Foshan Intermediate Court Upholds Justifiable Defense In July 2008, Ms. Long from Shunde was carrying a large amount of cash when she drove out of the garage intending to conduct business. She was ambushed by three young men. After being robbed, without hesitation, Ms. Long chased the bandits. The three bandits riding a motorcycle were hit by Ms. Long's private car, resulting in one bandit dying on the spot and another getting injured. In January 2009, the Shunde court made a first-instance judgment, determining Ms. Long's actions as justifiable defense, absolving her of criminal responsibility. Subsequently, the Foshan Intermediate Court upheld the original verdict in its final appeal. The presiding judge explained the contentious point of the case, i.e., whether the female driver's defense was excessive. The judge stated that the female driver disregarded her personal safety and cleverly rammed the bandits' motorcycle after being robbed. Although this resulted in the death of one bandit, it still complies with China's Criminal Law regarding "justifiable defense". Share to: Welcome to post comments I want to comment Microblog recommendation | Today's microblog hot topics