Drugged Driver Causes Chain-Reaction Crash in Tainan, Injuring One

A suspected drugged driver caused a chaotic chain-reaction collision in Tainan, Taiwan, leaving one motorcyclist injured. The 46-year-old driver, identified by the surname Xie, first rear-ended a scooter before losing control and crashing into three parked cars. His vehicle then overturned, landing in the middle of the road.

The injured motorcyclist, identified as 39-year-old Chen, was taken to the hospital. Police responded to the scene and conducted sobriety tests on both drivers. Xie's blood alcohol content was zero, but officers noted his unusual behavior and administered a preliminary drug test, which returned a positive result.

To confirm the findings, police collected a urine sample from Xie, which also tested positive for drugs. Authorities have impounded his vehicle and suspended his license to prevent further incidents. The case has been transferred to the Tainan District Prosecutor's Office on charges of violating drug control laws and public endangerment.

Police are urging the public to avoid drugged or drunk driving, emphasizing the severe risks of injury and death associated with such behavior. They have pledged to continue strict enforcement against these offenses.