A 20-Year-Old Drunk Driver Who Said "I Don't Remember" While Hanging from a Taxi Driver

On the 19th, a man in his 20s was arrested by the police for drunk driving while hanging onto a taxi driver on a road in Gwangju. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Min Jun-young] A man in his 20s who dragged a taxi driver while driving under the influence on a road in Gwangju has been arrested by the police.

The Gwangju Northern Police Station announced on the 20th that they have arrested and are investigating A (29) on charges of driving under the influence while dragging a taxi driver (special assault and violation of the Road Traffic Act).

A is accused of dragging taxi driver B on his car and driving about 20 to 30 meters near Sandonggyo in Dongnim-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju at around 11:25 p.m. on the 19th.

A is also accused of driving about 3.7 km from a bar in Unam-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju to Sandonggyo at 11:10 p.m. that day with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.108% (the level for license cancellation).

According to the police, A suddenly changed lanes while driving, which led to an argument with B who came to protest.

During the police investigation, A reportedly denied the charges, saying, "I don't remember because I was drunk."

The police plan to investigate the exact motive behind A's crime.

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