Female Street Racer Sentenced to 8 Years and 6 Months for Fatal Red-Light Crash

Nguyen Hong Nhung, 20, was

to 8 years and 6 months in prison for causing a while illegally racing on a motorbike in Hanoi. She was of violating traffic laws and disturbing public order.

On the night of November 2, 2024, Nhung, without a driver's license, went out with a friend and later joined a street racing group. While speeding and running a red light, she

Nguyen Huong Quynh, who was waiting at a traffic light, causing her death. Nhung admitted she initially had no plan to race but joined the group and .

Nguyen Ta Minh Khang, 17, also joined the race and caused an accident. He received a 6-year and 6-month prison sentence.

Additionally, 21 other young

aged 16 to 17 were given sentences ranging from 5 to 10 months. Many of them have already completed their .

Nhung claimed she did not realize the

of the accident until later at the hospital.