Cargo Truck Overturns Avoiding Middle School Student on Kickboard... "May Have Died Instantly"

Electric Scooter Suddenly Appears at 2 AM Intersection... 60s Driver Hospitalized
Lawyer Han Moon-cheol: "Electric Scooter Rider Could Have Died Instantly"

A truck overturning while trying to avoid a kickboard (Photo by Han Moon-cheol TV on YouTube)

Recently, the reckless driving of electric scooter riders has become a social issue, and an accident occurred where a cargo truck toppled while trying to avoid an electric scooter that suddenly appeared at an intersection.

According to Daejeon Daedeok Police Station on the 11th, around 2:30 a.m. on the 6th, a 1-ton box truck lost its balance and fell while making a sudden left turn to avoid an electric scooter that suddenly appeared on the road at an intersection in Birae-dong, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon.

Fortunately, the truck did not collide with the scooter, but the driver in his 60s sustained fractures and was taken to the hospital. The electric scooter rider, a third-year middle school student, was reported to be unharmed.

The accident video was also uploaded to the traffic accident specialized YouTube channel ‘Han Moon-cheol TV’. The person who reported the video said, "The truck lost its balance and immediately overturned while urgently avoiding the electric scooter," describing the situation at the time.

Afterwards, the scooter rider did not stop and moved away from the scene, but after being called by a witness, got off the scooter and returned. The witness said, “The female student initially tried to leave, so I urgently called her back,” adding, “The cargo truck driver seemed to have a fractured hand. After checking his condition, I called 119 and rescued him through the open window.”

Regarding the scene, lawyer Han Moon-cheol warned, “If the truck had not avoided, the electric scooter rider could have died immediately.” He added, “Depending on the degree of fault, the female high school student riding the electric scooter may have to pay a lot. Although it is necessary to check the CCTV for accuracy, it appears that the electric scooter is at least 80% at fault. The student and her parents should be held responsible together.”

Netizens who saw the accident video responded with comments such as, “The truck driver saved a person,” “The biggest problem with electric scooters is that people who don’t know how to drive don’t follow traffic laws,” and “Strong sanctions on electric scooter driving are needed.” Others criticized the scooter rider with comments like, “Compensate the cargo truck driver fully for repair and medical expenses,” and “Follow electric scooter traffic laws.”

The police plan to investigate the exact cause of the accident, including whether the cargo truck driver was speeding and whether the electric scooter rider violated traffic laws.

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