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South Korean Driver Surrenders After Crashing into Traffic Light and Fleeing
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South Korean Driver Surrenders After Crashing into Traffic Light and Fleeing

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A 20-year-old man who crashed into a traffic light in Gwangju, South Korea, surrendered to police nine hours later.
  • The driver fled the scene after the collision on June 27 but later confessed, stating he was scared.
  • Police confirmed the driver was not under the influence of alcohol and are investigating the cause of the accident and his subsequent flight.

A 20-year-old man who struck a traffic light with his SUV in Gwangju, South Korea, has surrendered to police, nine hours after fleeing the scene. The incident occurred late on June 27 at an intersection in the Che Pyeong district.

Witnesses reported the collision and alerted the authorities. However, the driver, identified as 'A,' abandoned his vehicle and left the area immediately after the crash. He later appeared at the Seobu Police Station the following morning, around 7:30 a.m., to turn himself in.

I was so scared after the accident that I left the scene.

— Driver 'A'The 20-year-old driver made this statement to police after surrendering, explaining his reason for fleeing the scene of the collision.

Upon apprehension, police administered a breathalyzer test, which confirmed the driver was not under the influence of alcohol. During initial questioning, 'A' reportedly stated that his decision to leave the scene was driven by fear following the accident. Police are continuing their investigation to determine the precise cause of the crash and the full circumstances surrounding his flight from the scene.

The alcohol test result was negative, but we will investigate the specific cause of the accident and the circumstances of his flight to take appropriate action.

— Police OfficialA police representative confirmed the driver's sobriety and outlined the next steps in the investigation into the hit-and-run incident.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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