Driver Who Left Without Handling 'Choi Minsu Traffic Accident' Sent to Prosecution Without Detention

Actor Choi Min-soo [Photo by Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Donghoon Jung] A driver who caused a non-contact traffic accident with actor Choi Min-soo's (59) vehicle and failed to take follow-up measures has been referred to the prosecution.

According to the police on the 10th, the Yongsan Police Station in Seoul sent driver A of a passenger car to the prosecution without detention yesterday on charges of violating the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Crimes (hit-and-run injury) and failure to take action after an accident under the Road Traffic Act.

Choi and A were driving in a line on a two-lane road in Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, last month on the 4th, and caused an accident while attempting to overtake the car in front, which was moving slowly, at the same time.

In the process, it was investigated that Choi and A violated traffic laws, including crossing the center line. As a result of the accident, Choi injured his waist and back, was transported to a hospital, and underwent surgery. However, A reportedly left the scene without providing any aid at the time of the accident.

In the police investigation, A stated that he was unaware of the accident, but the police judged, based on various evidence, that A was aware of the accident. It was reported that Choi received a fine for crossing the center line.

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