Driver Leaves Scene Leaving Car Despite Victim's Protest After Rear-End Collision, Sentenced to Prison

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jung-yoon] A driver who caused a traffic accident and left the scene without providing personal information despite protests from the victim was sentenced to prison.

On the 4th, Judge Jeong Hyun-soo of Ulsan District Court Criminal Division 8 announced that Mr. A was sentenced to 10 months in prison for violating the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes, among other charges.

Mr. A was brought to trial on charges of fleeing the scene after colliding with another vehicle while driving on a road in Ulsan last March, injuring the other driver, Mr. B.

Mr. B, who was involved in the accident, honked loudly, but Mr. A drove about 40 meters further before stopping the car. While Mr. B approached to protest and inspect the accident scene, Mr. A left the scene on foot without providing his personal information, leaving the car behind. Mr. B received two weeks of medical treatment for his injuries.

Judge Jeong stated, "Mr. A has a history of multiple punishments for drunk driving, and considering the circumstances indicating the smell of alcohol at the time of this accident, drunk driving is strongly suspected."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.