Pedestrian in 50s Dies After Getting Off Highway Late at Night

The scene of a traffic accident that occurred around 10:30 PM on the 13th on the Shindaegu-Busan Expressway heading towards Daegu. [Image source=Busan Police Agency]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] A pedestrian in his 50s was fatally struck by a vehicle while running on the Sindaegu-Busan Expressway in Sangdong-myeon, Gimhae-si, Gyeongnam.

According to the Busan Police Agency on the 14th, at around 10:30 PM on the 13th near the Sangdong 2 Tunnel on the Daegu-bound side of the Sindaegu-Busan Expressway, a Mercedes-Benz driven by driver A (in his 60s) hit pedestrian B (in his 50s).

It was investigated that B had been riding in a Grandeur driven by C (in her 40s), who is his mother-daughter relation, while returning home from work in Busan. During this time, B and C had an argument. In the process, the vehicle's transmission was manipulated, and when the engine stalled, B got out of the car.

After exiting the vehicle in the second lane, B moved to the first lane and was struck by A's vehicle traveling in the first lane. B was transported to the hospital but ultimately passed away.

The police stated that they are investigating the detailed circumstances of the accident.

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