Driver Gets Suspended Sentence for Hitting Citizen Trying to Stop Drunk Driving

A driver in South Korea has been handed a suspended prison sentence for hitting a citizen who attempted to prevent him from driving under the influence. The Jeonju District Court sentenced the driver to one year and two months in prison, suspended for three years, on charges including hit-and-run and drunk driving.

The incident occurred on September 6 last year when the driver, after consuming alcohol, attempted to reverse his vehicle in an apartment parking lot. A citizen intervened by blocking the car's path to prevent the drunk driving. However, the driver struck the citizen with his vehicle and fled the scene without providing aid.

The victim sustained injuries to the knee and foot, requiring two weeks of medical treatment. The court's decision, which also mandates 240 hours of community service and 40 hours of traffic safety education for the driver, reflects the severity of the offense. The court noted the driver's actions of hitting the citizen and then leaving the scene without checking on their condition or offering assistance.

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