Photo: Screenshot of the police statement

Traffic police in Keqiao district of Shaoxing, East China's Zhejiang Province, issued a statement on Friday regarding the online rumors about Chinese actress Gina Jin being involved in a local "substitute driver" incident in a traffic accident, clarifying that during the investigation, it was uncovered that her accompanying individual had falsely claimed to be the driver, and affirming that no insurance fraud was involved. 

The statement said that after noticing online rumors on Thursday about Jin being involved in a traffic accident "cover-up," the local police immediately set up a task force to review the accident details and reinvestigate the process.

Around 11 am on March 16, 2025, Jin, a native of another province visiting Shaoxing for the first time, was traveling together with two other individuals surnamed Xu and Liu respectively, sightseeing and shopping in Keqiao Ancient Town without having meals during that time, read the statement.

At 3:07 pm, Jin, who holds a valid driver's license, was driving a black SUV with Shanghai license plates on a road in Hutang street when she swerved to avoid a dog running across the road, resulting in a single-vehicle accident, the statement said.

The accident caused minor injuries to all three occupants, as well as damage to the vehicle, a road sign, and a residential wall, according to the statement.

After the accident, Jin, who sustained facial injuries and was in urgent need of medical attention, left by taxi accompanied by Liu to seek examination and hospitalization at a hospital in Shanghai, read the statement.

The police said Xu remained at the scene to report the incident to the police, adding that during the police investigation, Xu falsely claimed to be the driver.

The officers, after a preliminary assessment, determined it to be a single-vehicle accident with no suspicious circumstances and handled it accordingly under simplified procedures, the statement said.

The investigation revealed that Xu did not actually file an insurance claim afterward, and no insurance fraud was involved. 

Traffic violations will be dealt with according to laws and regulations. The handling of the case by the traffic police officers is being reviewed by higher-level public security authorities.

The police also said in the statement that the public security organs will handle the case impartially in accordance with the law, urging netizens not to spread or believe rumors.


Global Times