20s Arrested for Driving Drunk and Crashing into 3 Vehicles in a Row

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] A man in his 20s was arrested by the police after driving under the influence and repeatedly colliding with vehicles in the heart of downtown Seoul.

On the 20th, the Bangbae Police Station in Seoul announced that they have booked and are investigating Mr. A (29) on charges of drunk driving under the Road Traffic Act.

Mr. A is accused of driving his Grandeur vehicle from near Gangnam Station in Seoul to Banpo-dong while intoxicated at 11:03 PM the previous day, during which he collided with three other vehicles consecutively.

As a result of the accident, a total of five people, including Mr. A, three other drivers, and one passenger, sustained minor injuries.

Mr. A was arrested at the scene as a suspect after eyewitnesses reported the incident, and his blood alcohol concentration at the time of arrest was 0.194%, far exceeding the license cancellation limit.

A police official stated, "We are currently verifying the detailed circumstances of the incident."

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