'Fire Hydrant Damaged'... Cargo Truck Driver Says "I Was Not in My Right Mind at the Time of the Accident"

Sejong Fire Department Headquarters Reports 4 Million Won in Property Damage
Case Referred to Prosecution

A fire hydrant installed in Boramdong damaged by a cargo truck being operated by the driver.

Lee, a cargo truck driver, has been referred to the prosecution on charges of damaging a fire hydrant installed in Sejong City and leaving the scene without taking any action. On the 1st of last month, Lee struck a fire hydrant installed on a sidewalk in Boramdong, Sejong City with his cargo truck and left the scene after causing damage.

According to the Special Judicial Police Team of the Sejong Fire Department Headquarters, the accident resulted in property damage of approximately 4 million won for the repair of the fire hydrant and its protective frame, and the hydrant was rendered unusable for an extended period. Immediately after the incident, authorities reviewed closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage and, with the cooperation of related agencies such as the City Integrated Information Center and the Vehicle Registration Office, tracked down the offending vehicle and apprehended Lee.

During the investigation, Lee stated, "I was not in my right mind at the time of the accident, and I thought the fire hydrant was fine," explaining why he did not report the incident.

Park Gwangchan, a special judicial police officer, said, "According to Article 28 of the Fire Services Act, anyone who damages, destroys, removes, or otherwise impairs the function of firefighting water facilities without justifiable reason is subject to imprisonment for up to five years or a fine of up to 50 million won," adding, "We will continue to respond strictly to similar illegal acts in the future."

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