No Brakes: Taichung Driver on Drugs Crashes into 5 Vehicles, Injures 4

A shocking incident occurred in Taichung, Taiwan, where a driver, reportedly under the influence of drugs, caused a multi-vehicle collision and injured four people. The driver, a 47-year-old man, was operating a Mercedes-Benz when he began a reckless spree on Zhongshan Road in the Shalu District.

The incident began around 6:47 AM when the Mercedes collided with a motorcyclist. The impact caused the motorcycle to fall, subsequently knocking down two pedestrians. The vehicle continued its path, striking two parked cars and another motorcycle before the driver fled the scene.

In total, two motorcyclists and two pedestrians sustained minor injuries. Fortunately, none of the injuries were life-threatening. Witnesses described the Mercedes driver as showing no intention of stopping, continuing to speed after the initial collisions.

Following the hit-and-run, police apprehended the driver. A preliminary drug test using a saliva kit revealed a positive result for etomidate, a substance now classified as a first-class controlled drug in Taiwan. Authorities have arrested the man on charges including violating drug control laws, endangering public safety, and hit-and-run. They are also requesting pre-trial detention due to the severity of the offenses and the potential risk he poses.