After losing his daughter to an accident with a heavy vehicle, Wu Zhisheng has been monitoring busy intersections and reporting errant motorists, South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported on Sunday (Nov 8).

Setting his work aside, Wu went to busy intersections near schools and playgrounds each day to watch for dangerous heavy vehicles that may threaten the public.

His efforts bore fruit as he spotted and recorded traffic violations of over 20 heavy vehicles, sending footage to the police and posting it online, SCMP reported.

Explaining his actions, he told media: "If the driver had strictly followed the rule of coming to a complete stop before turning right, my child would still be alive."

On Aug 1, Wu's wife was riding an electric bicycle along an intersection in the Jiangxi province with their two daughters, aged nine and five.

As they approached the intersection, a large tipper truck made a right turn, striking the front left side of the bike, The Paper reported.

Their elder daughter, Zijin, died at the scene, while Wu's wife and their younger daughter were injured.

Police investigations revealed that the truck had a weight limit of 25 tonnes, but was carrying more than 48 tonnes — nearly double the permitted weight, along with faulty breaks, Jimu News reported.

The driver, surnamed Zhu, was found fully responsible by the police for the accident, despite Wu's wife having violated regulations with their modified bike and lack of helmets, according to China.com News.

Zhu's case was heard on Nov 2, where prosecution sought jail of two to two-and-a-half years for him, who pleaded not guilty and allegedly showed no remorse.

The police were purportedly unable to pursue charges against the transport firm and construction contractor due to insufficient evidence, so Wu decided to take matters into his own hands.

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