Kiwoom Heroes player-coach Lee Yong-gyu booked for drunk driving after accident

Lee Yong-gyu, a player-coach for the KBO's Kiwoom Heroes, is under police investigation for drunk driving after causing a traffic accident early Tuesday morning. The Guri Police Station in Gyeonggi Province confirmed that Lee was booked on charges including drunk driving under the Road Traffic Act.

The incident occurred around 6:25 a.m. on a six-lane road in Guri. Lee was reportedly driving his sedan when he collided with another vehicle that was making a U-turn. The impact sent Lee's car into a patrol car parked on the shoulder, causing further damage. The driver of the U-turning vehicle, a man in his 60s, and a police officer inside the patrol car sustained minor injuries and were taken to a hospital.

Police believe Lee was proceeding straight through a red light when he collided with the vehicle turning from the opposite direction. A breathalyzer test administered immediately after the accident revealed Lee's blood alcohol content to be at a level that warrants license cancellation. Police have allowed Lee to return home for now but plan to summon him again soon to investigate the exact details of the accident and his drunk driving.

The Kiwoom Heroes club has acknowledged the incident and is currently investigating the precise circumstances. Lee has been active as a player-coach for the team since last year and recently took on the role of hitting coach for the first team.