Drunk Driver in His 40s Arrested After Fleeing at 165 km/h While Refusing to Exit Vehicle

A drunk driver in his 40s has been arrested after ignoring police orders to get out of his vehicle and fleeing at speeds of up to 165 km/h.

The Iksan Police Station in Jeonbuk announced today (August 6) that it is investigating a man in his 40s, identified as A, on charges of violating the Road Traffic Act.

A is suspected of driving under the influence for about 14 kilometers from Madong to Geumma-myeon in Iksan at around 1:39 a.m. on July 28.

Responding to a report of a suspected drunk driving vehicle, police tracked down the car and ordered the driver to pull over.

Instead of complying, A fled while engaging in reckless driving, which included speeding up to 165 km/h, running traffic lights, and crossing the centerline.

Police pursued A for about 10 minutes before stopping his vehicle and apprehending him at the scene.

At the time, A's blood alcohol concentration was above 0.08%, which is the threshold for license revocation.

A police official stated, "Through a persistent pursuit, we induced him to give up his flight, successfully arresting the drunk driver and preventing an accident."

(Photo provided by Jeonbuk Provincial Police Agency, Yonhap News)
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