TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A 76-year-old woman was released on NT$100,000 (US$3,338) bail after questioning over a traffic accident in Tainan on Sunday that left a cyclist dead and involved 29 vehicles, mostly parked scooters on the side of the road.

According to the Tainan City Police Department, the crash occurred in East District at around 1 p.m. as the woman, surnamed Liu (劉), was driving a sedan toward an intersection. Liu’s vehicle first struck two scooters stopped at a red light, then hit a 74-year-old cyclist passing through the intersection.

The car continued across the centerline, sideswiping an oncoming vehicle, and eventually collided with a row of parked scooters. Authorities confirmed that all parties involved tested negative for alcohol, per CNA.

The cyclist, a man surnamed Chen (陳), was found in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and was later pronounced dead. A man and a woman sustained minor injuries and were taken to the hospital for treatment.

Liu and a passenger in her vehicle were unharmed. Police said Liu holds a valid driver’s license.

While initial reports indicate the possibility of mechanical failure or driver error, the cause of the incident remains under investigation. Authorities are also looking into whether health-related factors played a role.

Tainan District Prosecutors Office spokesperson Tsai Tsung-sheng (蔡宗聖) said Liu is under investigation on suspicion of manslaughter. She was released on bail after questioning.

Under Taiwan’s Criminal Code, manslaughter applies when negligent conduct causes the death of another individual, excluding an unborn fetus. Prosecutors must establish a direct causal link between the negligent act and the fatality. The offense requires that death resulted from the behavior without intent to kill.