SUV hits 80-year-old woman crossing road with handcart, leaving her seriously injured
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- An SUV struck an 80-year-old woman who was crossing a road with a handcart in Hwajeong-dong, Gwangju, at about 5:40 a.m.
- She suffered fractures and other serious injuries but was not in life-threatening condition.
- Police said the driver was neither drunk nor unlicensed and are investigating whether the woman was jaywalking.
An SUV struck an 80-year-old woman as she pulled a handcart across a road in Hwajeong-dong, Gwangju, at about 5:40 a.m.
The woman suffered fractures and other serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment. Her condition was not considered life-threatening.
Police said the 60-year-old SUV driver was not intoxicated and did not lack a valid license. Investigators believe the woman may have been crossing outside a designated crossing and are examining the circumstances.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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