Driver Caught After Drunk Driving Hit-and-Run ... Morning Commute Traffic Jam

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Du-yeol] A drunk driver crashed into the central divider on an overpass and fled the scene, but was later caught by the police.

According to Busan Nambu Police Station, at around 7:51 a.m. on the 18th, a man in his 50s, Mr. A, was driving under the influence on the downbound lane of the Dongseo Overpass in Munhyeon-dong when he collided with the central divider.

Accident scene. [Image source=Busan Police Agency]

The vehicle overturned due to the accident, and Mr. A abandoned the scene and fled.

The police tracked him using CCTV and other means and made an emergency arrest nearby on the roadside. Mr. A's blood alcohol concentration was reported to be at the license cancellation level (0.08% or higher).

The accident caused traffic congestion during the morning commute, and the scene was cleared about 2 hours and 30 minutes after the accident occurred.

A police official stated, “Mr. A is under investigation for charges including drunk driving and failure to take action after the accident.”

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