Taiwan prosecutors have charged a repeat drug-driving offender who killed a motorcyclist and fled, a case that could bring a life sentence.

• A 47-year-old man drove into oncoming traffic in Miaoli's Zhunan township in July, hitting a 55-year-old motorcyclist who later died.
• He abandoned the car and hid in a friend's closet, but police found him the same night.
• Urine tests came back positive for heroin, meth, and alcohol; needles and a vape were found in his car.
• Because he had a prior conviction for drunk or drug driving within the past ten years, he faces up to life in prison.

Outlook: Prosecutors say they will keep pushing tougher enforcement against drug driving, signaling harsher penalties ahead for repeat offenders.