Man Crashes Car in Kaohsiung, Refuses Drug Test, Sent to Prosecutors
A 53-year-old man driving a small truck in Kaohsiung's Daliao District crashed into a parked car and overturned. Police found him disoriented; he refused a saliva drug test, failed a behavioral observation test, and was sent to prosecutors for public endangerment.
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(Central News Agency, reporter Hong Xueguang, Kaohsiung, 11th) A traffic accident occurred in Kaohsiung City's Daliao District last night. A 53-year-old man surnamed Zhang was driving a small truck when he crashed into a parked car on the roadside, causing his vehicle to overturn. When police arrived, they found him in a dazed state. He refused a rapid saliva drug screening test. Police then administered a behavioral observation test, which he failed, and the case was referred to prosecutors on charges of public endangerment.
The Linyuan Precinct of the Kaohsiung City Police Department stated today that at around 8 p.m. last night, Mr. Zhang was driving a small truck westbound on Rende Road when he crashed into a parked car. Zhang and a passenger sustained minor injuries and were not taken to the hospital. His blood alcohol level was 0.
When questioned by police, Zhang claimed he was distracted while reaching for an item inside the vehicle and inadvertently veered out of his lane. However, police noted his dazed state, unstable driving that led to the crash and overturn, and his refusal to take a saliva drug test. They administered a behavioral observation test per regulations, which he failed, leading them to conclude he was "unfit to drive safely." He was taken to the station for investigation.
Police stated that in addition to filing charges under Article 35, Paragraph 4 of the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act and impounding the vehicle, the case has been forwarded to the Kaohsiung District Prosecutors Office on charges of public endangerment under the Criminal Code. (Editor: Wu Surou) 1150611
The Linyuan Precinct of the Kaohsiung City Police Department stated today that at around 8 p.m. last night, Mr. Zhang was driving a small truck westbound on Rende Road when he crashed into a parked car. Zhang and a passenger sustained minor injuries and were not taken to the hospital. His blood alcohol level was 0.
When questioned by police, Zhang claimed he was distracted while reaching for an item inside the vehicle and inadvertently veered out of his lane. However, police noted his dazed state, unstable driving that led to the crash and overturn, and his refusal to take a saliva drug test. They administered a behavioral observation test per regulations, which he failed, leading them to conclude he was "unfit to drive safely." He was taken to the station for investigation.
Police stated that in addition to filing charges under Article 35, Paragraph 4 of the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act and impounding the vehicle, the case has been forwarded to the Kaohsiung District Prosecutors Office on charges of public endangerment under the Criminal Code. (Editor: Wu Surou) 1150611
FAQ
When did this accident occur?
It occurred around 8 p.m. on June 10, 2025, in Daliao District, Kaohsiung City.
What charges does the driver face?
He was referred to prosecutors for public endangerment (Criminal Code) and violations of the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act.
Did the driver take a drug test?
No, he refused a rapid saliva drug test but failed a behavioral observation test.