Jeonnam Police Urge Drivers to Be Cautious Amid Sharp Increase in Winter Pedestrian Accidents

Most Frequent Occurrences on Short Commutes Home, Safety Precautions Needed

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Recently, pedestrian accidents have been occurring frequently at night in Jeonnam, raising concerns that drivers need to exercise extra caution when driving after dark.

The Jeonnam Police Agency announced on the 18th that an analysis of pedestrian fatal accidents since December last year showed that they were concentrated during dark nighttime hours, especially between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., which is the typical commuting time.

In fact, on the first day of the new year, around 7 p.m. on January 1st, a pedestrian crossing the road in Jindo was struck and killed, and a similar accident occurred around 7 p.m. on the 13th in Mokpo.

A representative from the Jeonnam Police Agency stated, “During winter, sunset comes early, causing roads to darken sooner, and the temporary increase of both vehicles and pedestrians on the road during commuting hours leads to these incidents.” They added, “Drivers should be especially vigilant when driving in the dark, pedestrians should wear bright clothing whenever possible, and it is important to check both ways for oncoming cars before crossing the road.” They urged everyone to pay attention to safety to prevent traffic accidents.

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