Hong Kong police arrest Tesla driver for ketamine-induced crash

Hong Kong police arrested a 30-year-old man on Sunday after his Tesla crashed into a parked Tesla on Hoi Fai Road outside Olympian City 3 shopping centre. The driver struck the rear of the stationary vehicle, causing it to veer onto the pavement. The parked car's driver suffered neck injuries and was hospitalized. The suspect was unhurt but appeared dazed and initially refused to exit his vehicle. Officers noticed suspicious white powder around his nostrils and conducted a rapid oral fluid test, which returned positive for ketamine. He was arrested on suspicion of drug driving and possession of dangerous drugs.

This incident is at least the fourth suspected drug-driving case in Hong Kong in under a week, highlighting a worrying trend. Authorities have intensified enforcement, using oral fluid tests to detect substances like ketamine. The case underscores the risks of driving under the influence of drugs, even in vehicles with advanced safety features like Tesla's Autopilot. Police continue to investigate and urge the public to report suspicious behavior on the roads.