Tractor-Trailer Causes Collision, Police Discover 'Drug Driving' and Detain Driver

A truck driver in Taipei has been detained after causing a chain-reaction collision that injured three people and revealed drug use.

The 51-year-old driver, identified by the surname Wen, was operating a tractor-trailer on Huanbei Road in Taipei's Shilin District. Police reported that he allegedly failed to brake in time, rear-ending five vehicles ahead of him. The impact resulted in minor injuries to three individuals.

Upon arrival at the scene, police administered sobriety tests. While Wen tested negative for alcohol, a rapid saliva test indicated the presence of methamphetamine. This finding led to his immediate arrest.

Authorities have charged Wen with endangering public safety and violating drug laws. He was subsequently taken to the Shilin District Prosecutor's Office, where a judge ordered his detention. Police emphasized their zero-tolerance policy towards drunk and drugged driving, vowing to continue rigorous enforcement and the use of rapid testing tools to ensure road safety.

The incident underscores the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs and the police's commitment to combating such offenses on the roads.

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Police have zero tolerance for drunk driving and drug driving.