A new Xiaomi SU7 Max was involved in a reversing maneuver inside Xiaomi’s Hangzhou delivery centre on the afternoon of December 15, before it ever hit public streets. The incident, first reported by Sohu, led to a bystander being struck and rushed to hospital, with local traffic police saying the case is now under formal legal review.
Early information from an internal Xiaomi source indicates the car was under manual control, not using any automated or assisted driving features. The driver allegedly pressed the accelerator by mistake while reversing through a narrow corridor inside the facility, causing the vehicle to strike a pedestrian behind it.
Eyewitnesses described a low-speed initial reverse that suddenly surged, with the left front wheel making contact with the bystander, who fell to the ground. Onlookers provided first aid, including CPR, until emergency crews arrived.
Police and medical responders arrived soon after, and the injured person was transported to a hospital for care. When reporters asked for details, Hangzhou Traffic Police said a traffic incident occurred at the Xiaomi Qiantang delivery centre but declined to share specifics about the injured person’s condition or the investigation’s progress due to ongoing legal procedures. At present, there has been no official confirmation of fatalities or life-threatening injuries.
Further reporting identified the hurt party as a man named Xia, an employee of Zhongsheng Automotive Maintenance Service Co., which provides services at the delivery centre. Authorities have not released conclusions about fault or any additional findings from the inquiry.
The Hangzhou traffic police reaffirmed that the case is being processed in accordance with legal procedures and promised further updates through official channels.
Writer’s note: This piece aims to convey known facts clearly while marking the ongoing nature of the investigation and avoiding speculation about outcomes. If you’d like, I can add a brief explainer on how such investigations typically proceed and what factors investigators consider in determining responsibility.
