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A taxi driver in Wuhan played a pivotal role in the apprehension of a murder suspect who unexpectedly confessed to a killing during a long-distance ride. The incident, which occurred on November 14, has drawn widespread attention and praise for the driver’s composure and quick thinking.
The driver, surnamed Yin, picked up a young man in his 20s who requested a 1,100-kilometer journey to Weifang in Shandong province. The man agreed to pay 4,500 yuan (US$620) for the trip, prepaying 4,000 yuan and promising the rest upon arrival.
Due to company policy requiring additional drivers for extended trips, Yin enlisted a colleague, surnamed Xia, to assist. The journey seemed uneventful until the passenger, appearing anxious and wearing a face mask, urged the drivers to speed up after about 300 kilometers.
When Xia reminded him about driving safely, the passenger abruptly said, “I killed a person. I need to hurry back home to say goodbye to my family.” Xia dismissed the statement as a joke, but Yin became suspicious, noting the man’s tense demeanor.
Soon after, Yin received a call from Jingmen police, who informed him that his passenger was a murder suspect and asked for his cooperation in delaying the journey. Pretending the call was unrelated, Yin maintained his calm and suggested stopping at a charging station for the vehicle.
The drivers stalled at the charging station, and police arrived shortly after to arrest the suspect.
On November 17, authorities visited Yin and Xia in Wuhan, awarding each driver a pennant banner and a reward of 1,000 yuan (US$140) for their courage and assistance.
The incident sparked heated discussions on Chinese social media, with many lauding the drivers’ bravery.
“I thought it was a made-up story. I can’t believe it actually happened,” one Weibo user commented.
Another wrote, “I would have abandoned the car if I were them. These drivers are truly extraordinary.”
Source: SCMP
