How to deal with a large vehicle killing someone while driving normally?
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Normal driving that results in a fatality requires compensation, but does not lead to imprisonment. Violation of transportation management regulations that causes a major accident resulting in serious injury or death is punishable by up to three years of fixed-term imprisonment or criminal detention.
I've been a truck driver for over a decade and have encountered similar situations. If you hit and kill someone while driving normally, don't panic. Immediately stop the vehicle, turn on the hazard lights, and get out to check the victim's condition. If the person is beyond help, don't disturb the scene and quickly call 122 to report the accident, clearly stating the location and casualties. Then wait for traffic police to investigate the accident, cooperating by providing evidence like dashcam footage to prove you weren't driving under the influence, speeding, or committing other violations. Next comes insurance claims - call your insurer to report the case; they'll handle compensation and losses. Psychologically it's very difficult; after the accident I sought professional counseling to ease the guilt. Prevention is crucial - trucks have large blind spots, so I've installed additional rearview cameras, drive slowly in urban areas while honking to alert pedestrians, and make it a habit to regularly check the braking system to prevent such tragedies from recurring.
