Chinese Father Stages Fatal Crash to Murder Son for Insurance Money: Court Reveals Shocking Details

Nov 15, 2025 07:54 pm CST

A disturbing case from southeastern China reveals how a father named Zhang orchestrated a fatal truck collision to kill his seven-year-old son for insurance money. Following financial disputes with his wife, Zhang enlisted his cousin to crash a truck into his car, killing the child instantly. After collecting 180,000 yuan in insurance, the scheme unraveled when investigators discovered the cousin was an unlicensed driver. Both men now face death sentences for the calculated murder that has shocked the nation.