Drug User Crossing Road Causes Crash; Off-Duty Officer Catches Suspect Hiding Drugs in E-Cigarette Bag

A pedestrian's disregard for traffic rules led to a collision in New Taipei City's Sanchong District. The incident unfolded when a man, identified as Qiu, crossed Longmen Road against the traffic signal. His sudden appearance forced the driver of a car to brake sharply. A motorcyclist, unable to react in time, crashed into the rear of the car while attempting to avoid hitting the jaywalker. As the car driver confronted Qiu and another man, Lin, about the traffic violation, Qiu made a suspicious move. He deliberately placed an electronic cigarette into a handbag and handed it to Lin, seemingly an attempt to dispose of contraband. However, an off-duty police officer present at the scene noticed the suspicious exchange and intervened, apprehending both individuals. The incident highlights a dangerous intersection of traffic violations and alleged drug-related activity.