Taiwan: Drugged Driver Kills Two Pedestrians After Fleeing Police

A man driving under the influence of amphetamines caused a fatal accident in Taoyuan, Taiwan, killing two pedestrians. The 30-year-old suspect, identified by the surname Zhang, was fleeing police when his vehicle lost control and struck the victims near a hospital.

Authorities reported that police initiated a traffic stop due to the driver's erratic behavior. The suspect refused to comply and sped away, running multiple red lights and driving dangerously, posing a severe risk to other road users. During the pursuit, his car veered off course and hit two pedestrians, resulting in their deaths.

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Drug-impaired driving is like a mobile bomb, causing irreparable damage to the lives and property of innocent people.

Subsequent testing revealed the driver had amphetamines in his system. Police confiscated amphetamines and drug paraphernalia from the vehicle. He is now being investigated for offenses including public endangerment, drug possession, and negligent homicide. The Taoyuan City Police Department emphasized their zero-tolerance policy for drug-impaired driving, likening it to a "mobile bomb" that causes irreparable harm to innocent lives and property. They vowed to continue efforts to dismantle drug networks.

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We will continue to uphold the principle of tracing sources upwards and digging roots downwards to fully investigate the sources of drugs.