Police Officer Booked for Crashing into Traffic Sign While Drunk Driving View original image


[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Gwangju Western Police Station announced on the 9th that they have arrested and are investigating Sergeant A, a member of the riot police, on charges of drunk driving and colliding with traffic facilities (violation of the Road Traffic Act).


Sergeant A is suspected of drinking and driving and hitting a traffic sign at an intersection in Dongcheon-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, at around 11:17 PM the previous day.


Investigations revealed that Sergeant A caused the accident while driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.121%, which is above the license cancellation limit.


The police are expected to review disciplinary actions against Sergeant A after completing a thorough investigation.



Meanwhile, on the 28th of last month, Inspector B was also booked for drunk driving at around 4:20 AM in Pungam-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju.


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