High-Speed Crash in Nanwan, Hengchun: Driver Found with Suspected 'Zombie Smoke Bombs', Three Injured

A serious car accident in Nanwan, Hengchun, has left three people injured, with authorities suspecting drug influence as a contributing factor. The driver involved was found to be in possession of suspected "zombie smoke bombs" containing etonitazene.

The incident occurred on the afternoon of July 22. Emergency services received a report of a severe collision on the Nanwan road section, a popular tourist spot on the Hengchun Peninsula. Upon arrival, rescuers transported three injured individuals to Pingtung Hospital. The injured included a 50-year-old man with a scalp laceration, a 15-year-old girl complaining of nasal pain, and another 50-year-old man with left forearm pain. All were conscious and their conditions were not life-threatening.

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The suspect was found with suspected drug smoke bombs containing etonitazene on his person and lost control while driving through Nanwan, causing a collision that injured three people and sent them to the hospital.

During the police investigation at the scene, suspected drug paraphernalia was discovered on the driver. However, the driver's inability to provide sufficient saliva for a field sobriety test complicated immediate results. Authorities stated they would legally request a warrant for mandatory testing, such as urine or blood samples, to ensure the suspect does not evade consequences.

The exact cause of the accident and the source of the drugs are still under thorough investigation. The case is being handled as a potential instance of reckless endangerment and drug-related offenses.

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The suspect was unable to complete the on-site rapid saliva test due to insufficient saliva. However, the police emphasized that they will legally request a warrant from the prosecutor for mandatory testing (urine or blood collection) to ensure that those suspected of drug driving do not escape.