SUV Crosses Center Line and Crashes into Motorcycles... One Rider Dead

A sports utility vehicle (SUV) crashed into two oncoming motorcycles in succession at Yeowonjae Pass in Ibaek-myeon, Namwon, Jeollabuk-do, at around 11:05 a.m. today (17th).

The accident resulted in the death of the 50-something rider of a 1,300cc motorcycle, while two others—the rider of another 1,000cc motorcycle and the SUV driver—sustained injuries.

Police believe the SUV crossed the centerline and collided with the motorcycles traveling down the opposite lane, and they are currently investigating the exact cause of the accident.

(Photo provided by Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province Fire Headquarters, Yonhap News)
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