Picking up phone causes 8-car pileup, New Taipei private car driver tests positive for drugs and is sent for investigation
In New Taipei City, a driver distracted by picking up a mobile phone caused an 8-vehicle pileup, injuring 6. The driver tested positive for drugs and will be investigated for public endangerment.
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- 📰 Published: May 6, 2026 at 12:43
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CENTRAL NEWS AGENCY
(Central News Agency reporter Huang Hsu-sheng, New Taipei, May 6) A chain collision occurred on Guanqian Road in New Taipei City this morning. Police stated that the driver, surnamed Yang, of a private car lost control of the vehicle due to being distracted while picking up a mobile phone, hitting an oncoming vehicle. A total of 8 vehicles were affected, and 6 people were injured and sent to the hospital. Mr. Yang tested positive in a drug saliva test and will be transferred for investigation on suspicion of public endangerment.
The Sanxia Police Precinct issued a press release stating that the police received a report this morning of a traffic accident on Guanqian Road, which connects Shulin District and Yingge District. A private car collided with an oncoming vehicle, subsequently triggering a chain collision involving following vehicles and motorcycles.
Police said that officers were dispatched to the scene to handle the situation, direct traffic, and assist the injured to the hospital. Preliminary investigations revealed that Mr. Yang was driving a silver Mercedes private car along Guanqian Road towards Yingge District. Mr. Yang stated that he bent down to pick up a dropped mobile phone during the journey, which caused the steering wheel to swerve, accidentally scraping the right rear wheel of an oncoming private car traveling towards Shulin District.
Police said that the oncoming vehicle, in an attempt to avoid losing control, subsequently affected a following private car and six motorcycles. A total of six motorcyclists were injured at the scene, three of whom sustained more serious injuries. The injured were sent to Sanhsia En Chu Kon Hospital and New Taipei City Hospital Tucheng Branch for medical treatment.
The police stated that they have intervened to investigate the cause of the accident, sealed off the accident scene, and conducted alcohol and drug tests on the driver at fault. Preliminary test results showed that Mr. Yang's alcohol level was 0, but his drug saliva test showed a positive reaction. The driver, surnamed Yang, will subsequently be transferred for investigation on suspicion of public endangerment. The detailed responsibility for the accident will be further investigated and clarified.
Police urge drivers to concentrate on road conditions while driving and never allow distracted behaviors such as picking up objects or operating mobile phones to affect driving safety, to avoid causing accidents and endangering their own and other road users' lives. (Edited by Li Heng-shan) 1150506
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(Central News Agency reporter Huang Hsu-sheng, New Taipei, May 6) A chain collision occurred on Guanqian Road in New Taipei City this morning. Police stated that the driver, surnamed Yang, of a private car lost control of the vehicle due to being distracted while picking up a mobile phone, hitting an oncoming vehicle. A total of 8 vehicles were affected, and 6 people were injured and sent to the hospital. Mr. Yang tested positive in a drug saliva test and will be transferred for investigation on suspicion of public endangerment.
The Sanxia Police Precinct issued a press release stating that the police received a report this morning of a traffic accident on Guanqian Road, which connects Shulin District and Yingge District. A private car collided with an oncoming vehicle, subsequently triggering a chain collision involving following vehicles and motorcycles.
Police said that officers were dispatched to the scene to handle the situation, direct traffic, and assist the injured to the hospital. Preliminary investigations revealed that Mr. Yang was driving a silver Mercedes private car along Guanqian Road towards Yingge District. Mr. Yang stated that he bent down to pick up a dropped mobile phone during the journey, which caused the steering wheel to swerve, accidentally scraping the right rear wheel of an oncoming private car traveling towards Shulin District.
Police said that the oncoming vehicle, in an attempt to avoid losing control, subsequently affected a following private car and six motorcycles. A total of six motorcyclists were injured at the scene, three of whom sustained more serious injuries. The injured were sent to Sanhsia En Chu Kon Hospital and New Taipei City Hospital Tucheng Branch for medical treatment.
The police stated that they have intervened to investigate the cause of the accident, sealed off the accident scene, and conducted alcohol and drug tests on the driver at fault. Preliminary test results showed that Mr. Yang's alcohol level was 0, but his drug saliva test showed a positive reaction. The driver, surnamed Yang, will subsequently be transferred for investigation on suspicion of public endangerment. The detailed responsibility for the accident will be further investigated and clarified.
Police urge drivers to concentrate on road conditions while driving and never allow distracted behaviors such as picking up objects or operating mobile phones to affect driving safety, to avoid causing accidents and endangering their own and other road users' lives. (Edited by Li Heng-shan) 1150506
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