Police Book Associate Professor at University Hospital for Refusing Breath Test After Drunk Driving Accident

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jung-yoon] An assistant professor at a university hospital in Seoul was booked by the police for causing an accident while driving under the influence and refusing to take a breathalyzer test.

On the 24th, the Songpa Police Station in Seoul announced that they have booked Mr. A, in his 40s, on charges of drunk driving and refusal to take a breathalyzer test under the Road Traffic Act, as well as injury under the Special Act on the Treatment of Traffic Accidents, and are currently investigating.

Mr. A is accused of hitting a stationary vehicle from the side at the intersection near Ogeum Station in Garak-dong, Songpa-gu, around 10:10 p.m. on the 21st while driving his car under the influence. He also refused the breathalyzer test requested by the police officers who arrived at the scene after the report. The driver of the damaged vehicle reportedly sustained minor injuries from the accident.

It is also known that just before the accident, Mr. A scratched about four cars parked near a nearby apartment and drove away.

The police plan to summon Mr. A soon to investigate the exact circumstances of the accident. After assessing the extent of damage to the vehicles, they will decide whether to add charges for failure to take action after the accident against Mr. A.

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