What a horrible tragedy in Busan. If this guy has such a bad neurological disorder why was he even allowed to drive?:
A Peugeot crashes into cars at the intersection of Haeundae Cultural Center in Haeundae District, Busan, on Sunday. The accident, which involved seven cars in total, killed three and injured 14, including the driver. [BLACK BOX SCREEN CAPTURE]A Peugeot traveling at more than 100 kilometers (62 miles) per hour ignored traffic lights at a crossroad in Haeundae District in Busan on Sunday and crashed into six other cars, killing three and injuring 14, including the driver.The driver, a 53-year-old man surnamed Kim, was traveling between 100 and 120 kilometers per hour and allegedly did not hit the brakes even when he neared the crosswalk at the intersection of Haeundae Cultural Center, according to police.
The Peugeot hit a Hyundai Accent waiting at a red light, skidded and hit four people crossing the street, including a woman in her 40s, her teenage son and a middle school student. The mother and her 18-year-old son were visiting Busan on a family vacation. All three died. The Peugeot hit five more cars that were passing the intersection before stopping. The accident occurred at 5:18 p.m. Sunday.
Police said Kim was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the accident. “I don’t remember why the accident happened,” Kim reportedly told police. “I woke up and I was at the hospital.”
Kim testified to police that he is suffering from a neurological disorder and did not take his medication on the day of the accident. Kim’s doctor in Ulsan told police that Kim was diagnosed with epilepsy last September, and that he was on medication from November. The doctor said patients suffering epilepsy can lose consciousness sporadically if they stop taking medication, even for a day. [Joong Ang Ilbo]
You can read more at the link, but this wasn’t his first accident caused by his condition according to the article.
“If this guy has such a bad neurological disorder why was he even allowed to drive?”
Someone wanted this to happen. Because it’s as predictable as 2+2=4, even before his previous accidents. This guy killed 3 people because he was too lazy to take his meds. Whether he deserves prison is up to the judge and jury. Anyone who advocated for him to drive anything with a motor after the previous wrecks should be liable for serious financial consequences. Yes, even insurance or hospital folks.
In Korea, let’s face it, mass transit works. Very few people have needs that cannot be met with buses, trains, and taxis.
Flyingsword
8 years ago
I don’t think he had any disorder, just another Korean running a red light, happens a million times a day. At least twice a week I am nearly killed on my walks by Koreans who ignore red lights.
“If this guy has such a bad neurological disorder why was he even allowed to drive?”
Someone wanted this to happen. Because it’s as predictable as 2+2=4, even before his previous accidents. This guy killed 3 people because he was too lazy to take his meds. Whether he deserves prison is up to the judge and jury. Anyone who advocated for him to drive anything with a motor after the previous wrecks should be liable for serious financial consequences. Yes, even insurance or hospital folks.
In Korea, let’s face it, mass transit works. Very few people have needs that cannot be met with buses, trains, and taxis.
I don’t think he had any disorder, just another Korean running a red light, happens a million times a day. At least twice a week I am nearly killed on my walks by Koreans who ignore red lights.