Road rage versus unfair criticism

A 21-year-old Chinese, surnamed Duan, studying in the US was killed in a road accident in California recently. It was an otherwise ordinary accident, except that Duan was driving a Ferrari.

The news of the accident generated some nasty reactions from some people, especially netizens, probably because the victim was a rich man's son. Some comments on the popular Sina micro blog are especially scathing, with one netizen saying: It's better for him to die than to kill others (while speeding).

According to a Los Angeles Times report, however, "the Ferrari was traveling at an appropriate speed in a 35-mph (56 kilometer per hour) zone, but the Hyundai (which hit the Ferrari) was moving 'well above the posted speed limit'". Besides, the driver of the Hyundai is under investigation on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. In fact, so far, no evidence has been found to suggest that the victim had done anything wrong.