Driver Arrested After Prince Edward Crash Reveals Suspected Drug Driving
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
A collision near the junction of Tong Mi Road and Lai Chi Kok Road in Prince Edward at about 1pm on Saturday led police to arrest a private car driver on suspicion of drug driving. The crash caused no injuries, but officers said the driver failed a rapid drug screening and was found with suspected drugs in the vehicle or on his person.
Key Points
- The crash happened at about 1pm on 12 September, when a private car travelling along Tong Mi Road toward Lai Chi Kok Road hit a light goods vehicle in front.
- Sing Tao reported the private car was in the middle lane and failed to brake in time before hitting the rear of the light goods vehicle
- The light goods vehicle driver called police, and responding officers suspected the private car driver was drug driving after a rapid oral fluid or drug test showed positive results.
- Police dog officers were called in, and Sing Tao said methamphetamine, cocaine and ketamine were found inside the private car
- Commercial Radio said the male private car driver, aged in his 40s, was also found carrying etomidate and was sent to Kwong Wah Hospital for examination after his arrest
Why It Matters
The case moved quickly from a routine traffic collision to a criminal investigation, showing how frontline officers may use roadside screening to pursue suspected drug-driving offences after even minor crashes. For motorists in busy Kowloon corridors, the incident also points to the wider public-safety risks when impaired driving is suspected despite no immediate injuries being reported.