A taxi driver in central China played a crucial role in helping police apprehend a murder suspect who confessed to having “killed a person” after boarding the vehicle.
His quick thinking and composure garnered praise from both law enforcement and online observers.
The cab driver, surnamed Yin, from Wuhan in Hubei province, picked up a man in his 20s who hailed a taxi on the roadside on November 14.
The passenger requested a ride covering 1,100km to Weifang in eastern Shandong province and agreed to a fare of 4,500 yuan (US$620). He prepaid 4,000 yuan and promised to pay the remainder upon arrival.
As per company policy for long-distance trips, Yin picked up another driver, surnamed Xia, to assist with the journey. After travelling 300km, the passenger urged them to hurry.
When Xia reminded the passenger about the need to drive safely, Yin recalled the man lowering his voice and saying: “I killed a person. I need to hurry back home to say goodbye to my family.”
