Kaohsiung driver crashes into parked cars while high, found with drugs

A 34-year-old man is facing serious charges after driving against traffic and crashing into two parked cars in Kaohsiung's Sanmin District early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Daciang 2nd Road.

Responding officers conducted a drug test on the driver, identified by the surname Lin, which returned a positive result. A search of his person also uncovered an electronic cigarette device containing etonitazene oil and five packets of cathinone-infused "drug coffee." Police are investigating the source of the drugs.

Lin was also found to be driving without a license. He faces charges including violating the Narcotics Hazard Prevention Act and endangering public safety under the Criminal Code. Authorities are seeking his pre-trial detention.

In addition to the drug and endangerment charges, Lin will be fined between NT$36,000 and NT$60,000 for driving without a license, with his license suspended for one to two years and his vehicle plates impounded. He will also be fined NT$600 to NT$1,800 for driving in the wrong lane. The drug-driving offense carries a fine of NT$30,000 to NT$120,000, with immediate impoundment of the vehicle and license suspension.