Suspected of running away after contact accident...no charge of violating the Road Traffic Act

A man in his 40s who was handed over to the prosecution on suspicion of running away after causing a collision was cleared of charges.

According to the legal community on the 17th, the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office decided not to indict Mr. A, who was suspected of violating the Road Traffic Act (after-accident measures) in February.

Previously, Mr. A is accused of hitting the left rear of Mr. B's motorcycle while riding a motorcycle on the road in December of last year and leaving the scene without taking any action.

Mr. A denied all charges.

Person A's side claimed, "Although an argument broke out while driving, we were concerned that it would escalate into a big fight, so we immediately left the scene. It was raining at the time, and Mr. B, who was driving threateningly, fell alone."

The prosecution also decided not to indict.

The prosecution said, "We took into account the fact that the traffic accident in this case was a minor contact accident with no casualties, the fact that no flying objects were created when the suspect hit the victim's motorcycle, and the fact that it was difficult to find evidence that could have obstructed the flow of traffic or posed a danger."

Attorney Kim Yu-jin of Daeryun Law Firm, Mr. A's legal representative, explained, "In this case, an argument broke out while driving, and the other person, who was driving threateningly, fell alone and the accident occurred. Therefore, Mr. A had no intention of causing the accident at all."

He added, “There were no casualties, and after the accident, Mr. B received full compensation for the damages from Mr. A’s insurance company.” He added, “Mr. A, who makes a living as a delivery business, was in danger of having his license revoked if the charges were confirmed. He was able to maintain his license thanks to the non-prosecution, taking into account various normal relationships.”
 

Go Young-min (youngman@ikbc.co.kr)

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