Cops: Driver crashes while shooting up heroin

Bennett J. Loudon | The Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, N.Y.

ROCHESTER, New York – A motorist was allegedly shooting up heroin when he hit another car, according to police officials.

Around 9 a.m., David J. Thompson, 29, was driving in Rochester, N.Y., when his car left the road, hit a fence, then re-entered the road and hit another car, according to the Gates Police Department.

When officers arrived, baggies containing heroin were allegedly found on the floor of the vehicle and Thompson was allegedly still holding a needle in his hand.

Thompson, who was taken to a hospital, was charged with driving while impaired by drugs, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, and several traffic violations.