Discharged in 5 Months... Soldier on Guard Duty Killed by Drunk Driver

3 Soldiers Killed and Injured During Coastal Surveillance Operation Near Nuclear Plant in Yeonggwang, Jeonnam

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Sumi] Three casualties resulted from a drunk driving accident on a road in Yeonggwang, Jeonnam. These casualties were soldiers belonging to the 31st Division who were on standby to carry out coastal surveillance operations around the nuclear power plant at the time.

According to the Yeonggwang Police Station in Jeonnam on the 12th, at around 11:17 PM the previous day, a Carnival vehicle driven by a man in his 40s, identified as A, collided with a military vehicle parked on a road in Hongnong-eup, Yeonggwang-gun. Driver A was in a state of intoxication with a blood alcohol concentration at the level warranting license cancellation.

As a result of the accident, one soldier who was waiting outside the vehicle died at the scene after emergency treatment. He was a sergeant in his 20s, five months away from discharge. Two other soldiers who were with him sustained moderate to severe injuries. It is known that they had stopped their vehicle on the road and were on standby to conduct coastal surveillance operations around the nuclear power plant at the time.

According to the police, A, who resides in Jindo, Jeonnam, came to Yeonggwang for a business trip and caused the accident while driving back to his accommodation in a state of severe intoxication. It was confirmed that he drove approximately 4.7 km.

The police plan to file charges against A for violating the Special Act on Traffic Accident Handling after conducting a thorough investigation into the exact circumstances of the accident. Officials from the 31st Division also stated they will do their best to support the funeral and treatment of the casualties.

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