A tragedy of a new car rear-ending watering truck on the highway not only claimed three precious lives, but also aroused widespread public doubts about the safety performance of new cars, as well as strong dissatisfaction with the false response of car companies. The results of the accident investigation and the determination of responsibility will directly affect the amount of compensation, and at the same time, it will also promote the government and all sectors of society to further strengthen the safety control of new cars and improve relevant regulations and standards.
1. The course of the accident and the identity of the deceased
According to eyewitnesses at the scene, the accident occurred at around 3 a.m. on May 8, when a new white car was driving on the highway at a speed of 120 kilometers per hour and suddenly rear-ended a working watering truck in front of it. The driver of the watering truck died on the spot, and the two passengers of the new car also died due to serious injuries. The three deceased were Mr. Zhang, the driver of the watering truck, Mr. Wang, the driver of the new car, and Mr. Li, the passenger of the new car, all aged about 30.
2. The denunciation of the family and the false response of the car company
After the accident, the families of the three deceased cried out to the public, denouncing the new car for serious safety hazards, demanding a thorough investigation of the cause of the accident, and severely criticizing the car company. Among them, Mr. Wang's wife said bluntly: "This new car is boasted of having the world's top safety equipment, how could such a tragedy happen?" The car company must have concealed the truth when promoting, and I must do justice for my husband! ＂
The new car manufacturer said that the new car is indeed equipped with a number of advanced safety systems, including automatic emergency braking, and preliminary signs that these systems did not fail at the time of the accident. But this explanation did not convince the family, who questioned the car company for shirking responsibility.
3. Questioning of public opinion and official involvement in investigations
After the accident, there was a heated discussion about whether the safety performance of the new car was really as good as advertised, and whether the car company shirked its responsibility in the accident. The transport department has also stepped in and will organize experts to conduct an in-depth investigation into the cause of the accident.
4. Frequent occurrence of similar cases and laws
In recent years, there have been cases of rear-end collisions involving new cars on highways, and some people have pointed out that these accidents have exposed the need for further improvement of new car safety performance testing standards.
From a legal point of view, the determination of accident liability will directly affect the amount of compensation that the car company needs to pay. If it is found that there is a defect or failure in the safety system of the new car, the car company will bear greater liability; If it is found that the driver's improper operation caused the accident, the liability of the car company will be relatively light.
5. Safety recommendations from experts
Some experts pointed out that the automotive industry should take practical and effective measures from multiple levels such as legislation, law enforcement, and justice to comprehensively strengthen the safety control of new cars. At the legislative level, more stringent safety performance testing standards for new vehicles should be formulated; At the law enforcement level, it is necessary to strictly review the promotional materials of car companies and put an end to exaggeration; At the judicial level, major accidents that cause casualties should be severely punished.
This tragedy has once again aroused widespread concern and reflection on traffic safety management from all walks of life. It is necessary for us to take practical and effective measures at the legislative, law enforcement, judicial and other levels to comprehensively strengthen the safety control of new cars, improve testing standards, standardize the publicity of car companies, punish illegal acts, and effectively protect the safety of people's lives and property. The results of the accident investigation and the determination of responsibility will also set the standard for similar cases in the future and promote the further standardized development of the automotive industry. We hope that the relevant departments can thoroughly investigate the facts, return justice to the deceased, and improve the relevant laws and regulations on this basis, so as to support a solid safety umbrella for the majority of car owners.