Woman in Her 30s Booked for Drunk Driving with Children in Car; Child Abuse Charges Added

A woman in her 30s who caused a car accident while driving under the influence with her children in the vehicle has also been booked on charges of child abuse.

The Daejeon Metropolitan Police Agency announced today (June 30) that they have booked the woman, identified as A, for violating the Child Welfare Act and are currently investigating the case.

A is accused of driving under the influence at an intersection in Byeon-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon, around 8:20 p.m. on June 21. She crossed the center line and collided with a passenger car and a taxi that were turning right on the opposite side of the road, leaving a total of five people injured.

At the time of the accident, A's blood alcohol concentration was above the legal limit for license revocation. Investigations revealed that she had driven for approximately 2 kilometers with her two children in the car.

During police questioning, A reportedly admitted to the crime, stating, "I tried to call a designated driver, but when no one came, I decided to drive myself."

A police official explained, "If a guardian drives while heavily intoxicated, exposing their children to danger and causing them physical or mental harm, it can be considered child abuse," adding, "We plan to investigate the detailed circumstances, including the situation before and after the accident."
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