Central News Agency (Central News Agency, Reporter Huang Li-yun, Taipei, June 30) A gravel truck crashed into a utility pole in Nangang District, Taipei City today. The driver, a man in his 40s, lost control while trying to avoid a car in front of him that was attempting to make a U-turn. Police arrived at the scene and conducted a drug saliva test, which revealed a positive result for methamphetamine. The man was arrested and will be processed according to law. The Nangang Precinct of the Taipei City Police Department received a report of a gravel truck crashing into a utility pole on Nangang Road Section 3 at approximately 11:30 AM and immediately dispatched officers to the scene. Upon investigation, it was found that the gravel truck driver, Mr. Weng, was traveling west on Nangang Road Section 3. When he reached the intersection of Nangang Road Section 3 and Lane 80, a car traveling in the same direction, driven by Ms. Zhou, 34, attempted to make a U-turn. Mr. Weng, driving behind her, reacted too late and accidentally hit a utility pole on the roadside. Fortunately, there were no injuries. Officers initially ruled out drunk driving for Ms. Zhou. Mr. Weng's blood alcohol content was 0.12 mg/L (not exceeding the limit), and a drug saliva test showed a positive reaction for methamphetamine. Mr. Weng was arrested on the spot as a current offender for the crime of endangering public safety and will be processed. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150630 Stand with the facts. Your every donation is a force to protect press freedom. Download the CNA "First News" APP to get the latest news in real-time. No part of this website's text, images, or videos may be reproduced, broadcast, transmitted, or used without authorization.