Kaohsiung woman arrested for drug-impaired driving after car crash

A 28-year-old female driver was arrested in the Gushan District of Kaohsiung after crashing her car into a utility pole. Following the accident, police noted a distinct odor at the scene and observed the driver exhibiting agitated behavior and poor mental state.

A saliva rapid test returned a positive result for Ketamine. During the investigation, officers seized two packets of drug-laced coffee and one packet of Ketamine. A male passenger in the vehicle also surrendered a Ketamine filter to authorities for testing.

The female driver faces charges of public danger and violations of the Narcotics Hazard Prevention Act. Under the Road Traffic Management and Punishment Act, she also faces a fine of 150,000 TWD and the suspension of her driver's license.