A Doctor Who Died Trying to Fulfill Their Role as a Medical Professional

Tragedy Strikes 60s Doctor Trying to Help Victims of Traffic Accident on Chuseok Holiday Return Trip

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Sharon] A doctor who went out to visit ancestral graves died after being hit by another vehicle while helping a traffic accident victim.

According to Jinju Police Station on the 24th, at around 11:53 a.m. on the 22nd, an SUV slipped on the rainy road near the Jinju Interchange on the Namhae Expressway heading toward Suncheon in Jeongchon-myeon, Jinju City, and crashed into the guardrail.

Lee Young-gon (61), who was returning home after visiting his late father's grave, witnessed the accident, parked his vehicle on the shoulder, and ran to the accident scene.

As a doctor, Lee could not just pass by the scene where there might have been injured persons.

He got out of his car and checked the occupants of the accident vehicle, confirming that only minor injuries that did not require on-site emergency treatment were sustained.

Then, as he returned to his vehicle, a passenger car driving in the first lane slipped on the rainy road and struck him.

He was transported to a nearby hospital by the dispatched ambulance but ultimately passed away.

The police stated, "According to statements from the reporter and witnesses at the accident scene, it is regrettable that Mr. Lee suffered a secondary accident while trying to fulfill his role as a medical professional."

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