Hong Kong man jailed after drunk driving crash kills lover in Hoi An

By Dac Thanh March 20, 2025 | 10:28 pm PT

Chong Fu Kit at the Quang Nam People's Court, March 20, 2025. Photo by VnExpress/Dac Thanh

A 32-year-old Hong Kong man has been sentenced to 12 months in jail for driving a motorbike under the influence of alcohol, resulting in the death of his partner during the couple's trip to the popular tourist city of Hoi An.

The Quang Nam People People's Court on Thursday sentenced Chong Fu Kit for violating traffic regulations leading to a fatal accident.

According to court documents, Chong arrived in Quang Nam with three friends for a vacation on May 7 last year, renting a motorbike from local resident Nguyen Dong Quan, 52, despite not having a valid driving license.

On May 8, Chong consumed alcohol at lunchtime before riding to Hoi An with his lover, Crus Wing Sze, 28, as a passenger. Neither Chong nor Crus wore helmets at the time of the incident.

While traveling through Cam An Ward, Chong crashed into a median strip, causing Crus to suffer fatal injuries. She died instantly at the scene, while Chong sustained injuries and was later found to have a blood alcohol content of 220 mg/dl.

Hoi An, located in Vietnam's central Quang Nam Province, attracts millions of tourists annually, known for its well-preserved ancient town, UNESCO world heritage sites, and vibrant cultural atmosphere. The city hosted approximately 4.4 million visitors in 2024 alone, with weekend visitor numbers often approaching 10,000.