E-Scooter Rider Fined After Hitting 6-Year-Old and Fleeing Scene

A driver who hit a 6-year-old child while riding an electric scooter on a sidewalk and then fled the scene has been sentenced to a fine.
The Busan District Court, presided over by Judge Park Ju-young of the 3rd Criminal Division, announced that it had fined the defendant, identified as A, 3 million won for violating the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Crimes (hit-and-run resulting in injury).
A is accused of riding an electric scooter on a sidewalk in Busanjin-gu, Busan, at approximately 9:34 p.m. on March 29 of last year, when he struck a 6-year-old boy walking with his mother from the opposite direction and fled.
As a result of the accident, the child suffered contusions to his back and pelvis, requiring approximately two weeks of medical treatment.
Judge Park determined that A, as a driver, had a duty of care to ride on the road, monitor his surroundings, and properly operate the steering and braking systems to prevent accidents.
However, it was confirmed that A was riding on the sidewalk when he struck the child with the front of his scooter, causing the boy to fall, and then fled the scene without stopping to provide aid or take necessary measures.
Judge Park stated the reasons for the sentencing, noting, "While reaching a settlement with the victim is a mitigating factor, I have considered the fact that the defendant caused a two-week injury to a young child and fled, as well as his significant criminal record."
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