Public Official Causes Drunk Driving Accident on Commute Still Sobering Up from Previous Night's Drinking

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] A public official from a local district office in Gwangju was caught by the police after causing an accident while driving to work with alcohol still in his system from drinking the previous day.

According to the Gwangju Bukbu Police Station on the 4th, A, a public official affiliated with the district office, rear-ended the vehicle in front of him while waiting at a traffic light at an intersection in Buk-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, at around 8:50 a.m. on the 29th of last month.

A got into an argument with the driver of the other vehicle involved in the accident, and during the process of the police officer’s arrival and fact-checking, it was discovered that he was driving under the influence.

Investigations revealed that his license was at the suspension level, and he had driven to work in the morning after drinking the previous day.

A district office official stated, “A is scheduled to undergo police questioning today,” adding, “Based on the written statement and other facts, disciplinary action will be taken according to the standards.”

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