Vietnam police address ex-politician's car crash that killed a teenager
HANOI: A former Vietnamese politician unintentionally killed a teenager in a traffic accident in central Hanoi last year but was exempted from criminal prosecution, a police officer told state television, shedding light for the first time on a case that has fuelled criticism online for months.
Hanoi authorities revealed on Monday the details of a fatal car crash that killed an 18-year-old teenager in May 2025, caused by a former Vietnamese politician. Nguyen Sy Cuong, the driver, unintentionally struck a motorbike while driving in the wrong lane but was not charged criminally. The accident occurred in central Hanoi, a city under tight Communist control.
The victim's family forgave Cuong for the incident after his admission of responsibility. Police stated that Cuong's exemption from criminal liability was due to mitigating factors.
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