Doctor Charged with 7 Years for Drunk Hit-and-Run That Killed Motorcycle Delivery Worker

The prosecution has demanded a 7-year prison sentence for a doctor in his 40s who fled the scene after hitting and killing a motorcycle delivery worker while driving under the influence.

On the 15th, at the first trial held under the presiding of Judge Hong Jun-seo of the Criminal Division 5 at the Incheon District Court, the prosecution demanded this sentence for Dr. A (41), who was indicted and detained on charges including hit-and-run causing death under the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes.

The prosecution explained the reason for the demand, stating, "Considering the victim's death."

Dr. A's defense attorney acknowledged all the charges but requested a trial extension, saying, "The acknowledgment of the charges was only finalized yesterday, and more time is needed to submit a statement and reach a settlement with the victim's family."

With the court accepting Dr. A's request, the next trial is scheduled for May 7.

Doctor involved in 'drunk hit-and-run' causing death of motorcycle delivery worker [Image source=Yonhap News]

Dr. A was indicted on charges of hitting and killing motorcycle delivery worker B (36) and fleeing the scene around 12:20 a.m. on January 20 at an intersection in Wondang-dong, Seo-gu, Incheon, while driving a sports utility vehicle (SUV) under the influence of alcohol.

He is a doctor working at a clinic in Incheon and caused the accident on his way home after having a gathering with hospital staff. At the time, Dr. A's blood alcohol concentration was 0.069%, which is the level for license suspension.

B is known to have worked for a delivery agency for about a year and was delivering hamburgers at the time of the accident.

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