Man sentenced to death after driving car into crowd over investment loss
A man who drove a car into a crowd in Changde City, central China’s Hunan Province, was sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve on Monday for endangering public safety by dangerous means.
On November 19, Huang Wen crashed a car into a crowd in Dingcheng District of Changde after the vehicle stopped, he exited the car and continued attacking people, leaving 30 injured, including 18 students.
Changde Intermediate People’s Court found that Mr Huang committed the crime due to investment losses and family conflicts, acting out to vent his frustration.
(Xinhua/NAN)
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