High School Student Crashes Stolen Car... Abandons Unconscious Passenger and Flees Scene

A high school student who caused an accident while driving a stolen vehicle without a license in Paju tried to flee after abandoning an unconscious passenger but was caught by the police. Photo by Asia Economy

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Se-eun] A high school student who crashed a stolen vehicle and abandoned an unconscious passenger outside the car before fleeing has been apprehended by the police.

The Paju Police Station in Gyeonggi announced that they have arrested high school student A (18) on charges of theft and violation of the Road Traffic Act (driving without a license) and are currently investigating.

A is suspected of stealing a parked SM5 passenger car on Hwajung-ro in Deogyang-gu, Goyang City, around 2 a.m. today.

After seeing the keys inside the car, he took B, a fellow high school student, and drove around Goyang city for about two hours.

Then, around 4:25 a.m., while passing in front of a gas station along Tongil-ro in Jori-eup, Paju City, he collided with a protective barrier near the gas station exit and a utility pole. As a result of the accident, passenger B in the front seat suffered severe head injuries and lost consciousness.

However, A did not call 119 but moved B to the parking lot of a nearby motel and fled into a nearby mountain.

Motel guests who heard the noise reported it to the police, and some guests found B abandoned in the motel parking lot and took her to the hospital.

The police caught A around 5:50 a.m. hiding in the mountain and attempting to escape by taxi.

The police are investigating and believe that unlicensed A caused the accident due to inexperienced driving. A police official stated, "We are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident," and added, "We plan to apply for an arrest warrant for A once the investigation is complete."

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