Drunk Active-Duty Police Officer Hits Cars Waiting at Traffic Signal
[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Ju Cheol-in] An active-duty police officer was booked by the police after causing an accident by hitting a vehicle waiting at a traffic signal while driving under the influence.
According to the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency on the 1st, Sergeant A, affiliated with the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency, hit a vehicle waiting at a traffic signal at an intersection in Seokjeon-dong, Masanhwoin-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongnam, around 9 p.m. on the 27th.
Fortunately, neither Sergeant A, who caused the accident, nor the driver of the vehicle in front were reported to be injured. A breathalyzer test conducted by the police who responded to the report showed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher, which is the level for license cancellation.
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The police have suspended Sergeant A from duty and booked him on charges of violating the Road Traffic Act, and are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident.
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