Public Official in Hamyang, Gyeongnam Involved in Electric Scooter Accident... Charged with Drunk Driving View original image


[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Sharon] A public official affiliated with Hamyang County Office was taken to the hospital after falling while riding an electric scooter and was later booked by the police on suspicion of drunk driving.


According to the police on the 8th, at around 11 p.m. on the 6th, public official A (44) fell alone on a road in Hamyang-eup while riding an electric scooter home after drinking with an acquaintance.


When the police arrived at the scene to investigate the accident following a report from a passerby, they measured A’s blood alcohol concentration, which was 0.148%, a level warranting license cancellation. A sustained abrasions on his face and arms and was transported to the hospital for treatment.



The police have booked A on charges of violating the Road Traffic Act and plan to investigate the circumstances of the accident once his treatment is completed.


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