A driver in Kaohsiung struck a woman crossing the road while turning left, a bad outcome for the injured pedestrian and a costly one for the driver.

• A 61-year-old woman driving an SUV turned left in Kaohsiung's Lingya district and hit a 33-year-old woman in the crosswalk.
• The pedestrian was thrown by the impact and taken to hospital with scrapes and bruises, but her life is not in danger.
• Police believe the driver either did not see her or had her view blocked by the car's front pillar; there was no alcohol or drugs involved.
• Failing to stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk carries a fine of up to NT$36,000 and a license suspension of one to two years.

Outlook: Traffic police still have to finish their review before final blame is assigned, but the driver is likely to face the fine and lose her license for up to two years.