Taiwanese man in coma after falling on passing scooter from 5th floor

Scooter driver only suffers minor scratches, calls help for man

Taiwan News
Date: 2020/11/02
By: George Liao, Taiwan News, Staff Writer

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A man living in New Taipei City on Monday (Nov. 2) suffered serious injuries after he fell from the fifth floor of his apartment building and landed on top of a passing scooter, with the rider suffering only scratches.

A 28-year-old man surnamed Lai (賴) fell from the fifth floor of his apartment building and landed on the handlebar of a scooter driven by a 54-year-old woman surnamed Lee, causing her to fall off the vehicle, according to a CNA report.

Lai, who suffered multiple fractures and is in a coma, was listed as in critical condition at the hospital where he was sent for emergency treatment. Police are investigating the case.

Lee, who only suffered scratches on her arms and feet, refused to see a doctor. The handlebar and one of the rearview mirrors of her scooter were damaged.    [FULL  STORY]