Fatal drug-driving accident in New Taipei's Zhonghe; driver detained

Central News Agency (New Taipei, 24th) A fatal drug-driving accident occurred yesterday in Zhonghe District, New Taipei City. A 50-year-old man, surnamed Wang, suspected of using Etomidate, caused an accident that left one elderly sister dead and another injured. Following a request from the prosecutor, the court approved his detention, though without a ban on communication. Around 4 p.m. yesterday, Wang, while driving in a dazed state near the intersection of Jingping Road and Dayong Street in Zhonghe, hit the curb before reversing and striking a motorcycle carrying a 71-year-old woman, surnamed Lin, and her 64-year-old sister. Police investigations revealed that after the initial collision, Wang continued to drive forward, running over the two women. A saliva test confirmed positive for drugs, and police found Etomidate cartridges and paraphernalia in his possession. The prosecutor requested detention, citing the severity of the crime and the risk of evidence destruction or repeat offenses. The court ruled that there was sufficient evidence of dangerous driving resulting in death, and a risk of flight, thus ordering his detention.