At around 5 pm on January 15, 2024, a traffic accident occurred on the Pingzhen section of Taiwan 66 Line Fast Highway (westbound), in which a large business truck struck and hit the vehicle in front of it. This incident caused damage to 1 large truck and 5 cars, 4 people were injured and 1 died. After receiving the notification, our Zhongli district maintenance office and the Police Department of Taoyuan City rushed to the scene to handle the incident. The accident was eliminated at 8:38 p.m. and normal traffic resumed on the entire line. The detailed cause of the accident is under investigation by the police.
We once again appeals to drivers of large vehicles to perform regular and frequent inspections and maintenance of vehicle machinery, and to be energetic before going out. Please slow down moderately when driving, pay attention to the situation in front of the car at all times and avoid dangerous behaviors such as distracted or fatigued driving, speeding violations, etc. If you cause injury to unspecific road users or damage to highway facilities, you will also face relevant claims and legal responsibilities.
Please listen to the radio at any time to get the latest driving information and pay attention to the traffic control information released by the Changeable Message Signboard (CMS). Citizens who want to inquire the latest road conditions can use the in-time traffic information website of the Provincial roads（[Link],）established by the Highway Bureau, MOTC, call (02)8687-5114 or the toll-free number of the Road Users Service Center at 0800-231-035.
Responsible unit：Zhongli district maintenance office
Road conditions inquiry telephone：(02)8687-5114
Contact person：Chen Qunren, the representative official of the district maintenance office, 0900-626-962