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A sports utility vehicle (SUV) driven by a U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) service member crashed into a highway median and overturned, resulting in the death of a KATUSA soldier riding in the vehicle.
At approximately 5:07 a.m. today (October 19), a Mohave SUV traveling in the first lane of the four-lane Daegu-bound Gyeongbu Expressway near the Chilgok Junction in Dapyeong-ri, Habin-myeon, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, crashed into the median barrier and flipped onto its right side.
The accident resulted in the death of a KATUSA soldier in their 20s assigned to USFK who was inside the Mohave.
Another KATUSA soldier in their 20s sustained severe injuries and was transported to a hospital, where it was reported that their life is not in danger.
Two other USFK service members of U.S. nationality, aged in their 20s to 30s, sustained minor injuries.
Police stated that they were on their way home after finishing their shift in the Chilgok-gun area.
At the time of the accident, the vehicle was being driven by a U.S. national and USFK service member who held a valid driver's license.
Police have notified the USFK regarding the accident.
A police official explained, "It was not raining at the time," adding, "We are investigating the exact cause of the accident."
(Photo: Yonhap News)
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