TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A pedestrian stomped on and smashed the windshield of a car illegally parked on a footpath in Taipei on Wednesday (Sept. 13).
Taipei police said the incident occurred on Yanji Street in Daan District after the 35-year-old man surnamed Ho (何) was obstructed by the vehicle driven by a 26-year-old man surnamed Chiu (邱), per CNA. Ho climbed onto the hood of Chiu’s car, smashed the windshield with his foot, and then walked over the car, dismounting from the rear.
Ho's foot was reportedly injured in the incident. The car was parked on a painted footpath, rather than one physically separate from the roadway.
Both parties have filed complaints against each other, and Chiu was charged with parking on a footpath illegally. Police said Ho will be investigated for damaging the vehicle and Chiu for negligent injury.
A green-painted footpath in Taipei's Daan District. (Taiwan News photo)