Drug-driver runs red light in Kaohsiung, hits 4 cars and injures 3

Aug 16, 2026

A drugged driver caused a multi-car crash in Kaohsiung, hurting three people — bad news for the victims and another mark against drug-impaired driving.

  • A 36-year-old man ran a red light in the afternoon and hit two cars, one of which was pushed into a third that was stopped at the light.
  • Four vehicles were damaged and three people were hurt — a driver with a back strain, a passenger with a head gash and broken ribs, and a child with no visible injuries.
  • All three injured were taken to hospital for treatment.
  • The driver tested positive for meth, ketamine, and other drugs, and handed over a bag of ketamine at the scene; he passed the alcohol test.
  • He was arrested on the spot and now faces charges for endangering public safety and drug offenses, plus traffic fines that could reach roughly NT$125,000.

Outlook: The case has been handed to prosecutors, with traffic police still sorting out fault and final penalties.

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