Police Conduct Second Suspect Investigation in 'Sicheong Station Wrong-Way Driving' Case

Investigation at Seoul National University Hospital Lasting About 4 Hours

On the afternoon of the 10th, the police conducted a second suspect investigation targeting the driver of the vehicle involved in the wrong-way driving accident at Seoul City Hall Station.

A police officer is entering Seoul National University Hospital in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 10th for the second investigation of the driver involved in the wrong-way driving accident at Seoul City Hall Station. (Photo by Yonhap News)

The Seoul Namdaemun Police Station visited Seoul National University Hospital, where the driver, Cha Mo (68), was hospitalized, around 2:55 PM to conduct the suspect investigation.

Four police traffic investigators questioned Mr. Cha in his hospital room for about four hours in the presence of his attorney.

On this day, Mr. Cha reportedly maintained his previous statement, claiming sudden unintended acceleration due to a vehicle malfunction.

During the first investigation on the 4th, he also claimed sudden unintended acceleration, stating, "I pressed the brake at the time of the accident, but it felt hard." He testified that he was unaware that going straight and turning left were prohibited near Sejong-daero 18-gil, where the accident occurred.

Mr. Cha is currently hospitalized after surgery for fractured ribs caused by the impact of the accident. Some of his ribs pierced his lungs, causing blood accumulation, and he was diagnosed with an 8-week recovery period.

A police official stated, "Considering the suspect's health condition, the investigation was conducted, and in consultation with the suspect and his attorney, follow-up investigations will be carried out later."

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