Senior Officer at Gyeongbuk Provincial Police Agency Investigated for Collision Accident After Drunk Driving Crash in Pohang

Gyeongsangbuk-do Provincial Police Agency. [Photo by Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] It has been reported that an executive of the Gyeongbuk Provincial Police Agency is under investigation for causing a collision while driving in a state of severe intoxication.

According to the Pohang Northern Police Station and local media on the 30th, around 11:30 PM on the 26th, a passenger car rear-ended another passenger car that was waiting at a traffic signal at the intersection in Yangdeok-dong, Buk-gu, Pohang City.

When the police officers who responded to the report conducted a breathalyzer test on the driver, it was revealed that the blood alcohol concentration was at a level warranting license cancellation.

The driver was identified as Superintendent A, affiliated with the Gyeongbuk Provincial Police Agency.

The collision was minor, and the driver of the damaged vehicle was reported to have no significant injuries.

Although there was some controversy over a hit-and-run since Superintendent A was away from the scene when the police arrived following a witness report, it appears difficult to apply charges.

It was confirmed that Superintendent A and the driver of the damaged vehicle discussed the accident handling a short distance away from the scene.

The police plan to conduct a thorough investigation into the exact circumstances of the accident and take strict action.

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