Man in His 30s Drives Into Citizen Trying to Stop Drunk Driving, Faces License Revocation

Police are investigating a man in his 30s who allegedly struck a citizen with his car after the citizen tried to stop him from drunk driving.

The Seoul Seodaemun Police Station announced that it has booked and is investigating a man in his 30s, identified as A, on charges of special assault and violations of the Road Traffic Act (drunk driving).

A is accused of hitting a man in his 40s with his vehicle around 1:10 a.m. on October 11 near the Bukgajwa Intersection in Seodaemun-gu, after the victim attempted to block his car.

Earlier, the victim noticed A's vehicle weaving dangerously across lanes and got out of his car during a red light to demand that A step out.

Ignoring the demand, A drove forward and struck the man.

The victim sustained injuries to his neck and shoulder, but his life is reportedly not in danger.

Police dispatched in response to a report checked A for intoxication and accompanied him voluntarily for questioning.

A's blood alcohol concentration was at a level warranting license revocation (0.08 percent or higher).

Police are currently investigating A to determine the exact circumstances of the incident.

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