Taoyuan Man on Drugs Fleeing Police Kills Two Pedestrians; Methamphetamine and Paraphernalia Seized

According to Central News Agency reporter Yeh Chen, a 30-year-old man surnamed Chang from Taoyuan City drove under the influence of drugs and attempted to evade police inspection last night, fatally striking two pedestrians near Minsheng General Hospital in Taoyuan District. Police reported that Chang tested positive for methamphetamine, and the scene yielded seized methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. The case has been referred for legal proceedings.

Taoyuan City Police Department stated that at 8:26 p.m. yesterday, officers on patrol observed Chang driving a passenger vehicle in a suspicious and erratic manner, appearing to engage in dangerous driving. When police signaled for him to stop for inspection, Chang refused and fled at high speed, repeatedly running red lights, swerving, and driving dangerously, severely endangering public safety.

Officers pursued the vehicle while coordinating with other units for interception and capture. During the chase, Chang lost control of his vehicle and crashed into two pedestrians, resulting in their deaths. Subsequent testing confirmed Chang tested positive for methamphetamine. Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were also seized at the scene. The case has been referred to the Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office for investigation on suspicion of public endangerment, drug offenses, and negligent homicide.

Police emphasized that driving under the influence of drugs is akin to a 'mobile bomb,' causing irreparable harm to innocent lives and property. They reiterated a zero-tolerance policy toward drug-related crimes and drugged driving, pledging to continue thorough investigations targeting both the supply chain and end users in accordance with the principle of tracing sources upstream and eradicating roots downstream.