Taiwan drug-driving accident: Huang lost control and hit an overpass. Three sports college students were injured and sent to hospital.

Huang Nan lost control of his drug-induced driving and hit the overpass next to the Confucius Temple. (provided by the public)

A drug-driving accident was reported in the North District of Taichung City this morning (3rd). A 21-year-old man surnamed Huang suddenly lost control while turning left on Double Ten Road along Jinnan Street. The vehicle slammed into a roadside overpass and sidewalk. Three students from the National Taiwan Sports University who were training for a morning jog at the time were unable to dodge and were hit. Fortunately, the two men and one woman only suffered abrasions and contusions, and they were all fine after being sent to the hospital.

The accident occurred at about 6 o'clock in the morning this morning. After receiving the report, the Second Branch rushed to the intersection of Shuangshi Road and Jinnan Street. The scene showed that the white SUV was stuck diagonally on the sidewalk and beside the overpass steps. The front and sides of the car were obviously damaged, and even roadside facilities were knocked crooked. The scene was quite exaggerated and thrilling.

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After investigation, Huang was driving a 32-year-old friend surnamed Wu while driving along Jinnan Street from the direction of Sanmin Road to turn left on Double Ten Road. Unexpectedly, the vehicle suddenly lost control during the turn. It veered off the lane and rushed under the overpass. It first hit a roadside facility and then collided with three 19-year-old sports students who were training for a morning jog. Two men and one woman were injured. Fortunately, they were not seriously injured in the hospital.

When the police arrived at the scene, they found that Mr. Huang was in a daze, his speech was confused, and he even kept shouting and roaring. His behavior was obviously disordered. A quick saliva drug test showed a positive result, and the alcohol test was 0. The police immediately arrested Huang on the spot and moved the vehicle involved in the accident for safekeeping. They later transferred it to the Taichung District Prosecutor's Office on suspicion of public danger. They recommended that the prosecutor apply for preventive detention and trace the source of the drugs.

The police said that Mr. Huang was driving under the influence of drugs for the first time. According to the current road traffic management penalty regulations, the driver can be fined 120,000 yuan, have the vehicle relocated and kept, have the license plate suspended for 2 years, and have the driver's license suspended for 1 to 2 years, and must undergo road traffic safety training.

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The white car got stuck next to the sidewalk and overpass steps. (provided by the public)