20s Man Sentenced for Retaliatory Driving Against Cyclist Using Motorcycle

[Asia Economy Reporter Seongpil Cho] A man in his 20s who committed retaliatory driving against a cyclist using a motorcycle was sentenced to prison.

On the 30th, according to the legal community, Judge Wonjoong Lee of the Criminal Division 19 at the Seoul Central District Court sentenced A (28) to six months in prison on charges of special injury. The court stated, "A drove a motorcycle to inflict injury and mocked the fallen victim, showing a bad attitude after the crime," and added, "He shows no remorse and has not been forgiven by the victim." However, the court did not order immediate detention, saying, "There is no risk of flight or evidence destruction, and time will be given to reach a settlement with the victim."

A was indicted on charges of retaliatory driving causing injury after riding a motorcycle on a side street in a residential area of Gwanak-gu, Seoul, in July last year, targeting B (49), who was riding a bicycle coming from the opposite direction. A made a U-turn, overtook B, and suddenly slowed down, causing B to collide with the motorcycle's delivery box. B sustained injuries requiring two weeks of medical treatment.

In court, A denied the charges, claiming, "The motorcycle slipped because the road was wet due to rain." However, the court rejected A's claim, stating, "Considering the road conditions, driving behavior, and the defendant's appearance after the accident, it does not appear that the motorcycle slipped due to rain."

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