Citation

Dinn H. J. Can. Soc. Forensic Sci. 2004; 37(3): 163-168.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, Canadian Society of Forensic Science, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/00085030.2004.10757574

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The ability of depressant drugs to impair driving ability has long been recognized. However, there is a paucity of published scientific research on the effects of stimulant drugs, such as cocaine, and driving impairment. The following is a case report of a fatal motor vehicle accident involving the use of cocaine. Issues surrounding cocaine's stability, analysis, interpretation and ability to produce impairment in driving are reviewed in relation to the presented case.