Man indicted for assaulting postal worker, fleeing police after traffic dispute

A 40-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a postal worker and then ramming his car into a police officer before fleeing the scene.

The suspect, identified as Hwang, was indicted on April 30 while in custody. The incident occurred on April 21 in Gangseo District, Seoul, when Hwang allegedly confronted a postal worker, identified as Mr. Kim, who was waiting at a traffic light.

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The suspect dragged the postal worker off his motorcycle and engaged in a physical altercation, throwing him onto the asphalt and grabbing his neck.

Hwang reportedly dragged Kim off his motorcycle and assaulted him on the asphalt. Kim sustained injuries to his back and neck, requiring medical treatment and time off work. He is also receiving psychological counseling.

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The suspect rammed his car into a police officer who had been dispatched to the scene and fled for about 2 kilometers.

When police arrived at the scene, Hwang allegedly drove his car into one of the officers and fled for approximately 2 kilometers before being apprehended. The officer reportedly sustained no significant injuries.

According to reports, Hwang told police that he believed Kim had cut him off in traffic. Prosecutors have charged Hwang with obstruction of justice for the assault on the public official and special obstruction of justice for hitting the police officer with his vehicle.

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Hwang stated to the police that the postal worker had cut him off in traffic.