Truck Driven by Elderly Driver in His 80s Causes Fatal Accident in Muan, Pedestrian Killed

One Dead, One Injured After Truck Veers Onto Crosswalk and Sidewalk
Police Suspect Careless Driving... Investigation Underway

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In Muan, South Jeolla Province, a truck driven by an elderly driver in his 80s veered onto the sidewalk and a crosswalk, resulting in one fatality and one injury.

According to the Muan Police Station on April 25, at around 12:51 p.m. the previous day, a 1-ton truck driven by Mr. A (80) collided with two parked vehicles in succession at an intersection in Muan-eup, Muan County.

The truck did not stop and continued forward, striking Mr. B, a pedestrian in his 70s who was crossing the crosswalk, and then Mr. C, a man in his 40s who was sitting in front of a nearby building.

As a result of the accident, Mr. B died, and Mr. C sustained minor injuries and was transported to the hospital.

Police investigations found no evidence of drunk driving or driving without a license by Mr. A. The police believe the accident was caused by careless driving and have booked Mr. A on charges of causing death and injury under the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents. They are currently investigating the exact circumstances of the incident.

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