Two extra folks have died from their accidents after a truck crashed into a standard market in Bucheon final week, police mentioned Wednesday.
A 20-something man and an 80-something lady died Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively, elevating the loss of life toll from the accident to 4, in keeping with the Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police.
Each had been guests to Jeil Market in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province when the 1-ton pickup plowed by way of its slim passage Thursday morning, killing two girls of their 60s and 70s.
One other 17 folks have been injured, however none are in life threatening situation.
Police mentioned they plan to switch the 67-year-old driver to the prosecution this week on expenses of inflicting loss of life underneath the particular legislation on dealing with visitors accidents.
The motive force was discovered to have moved the truck in reverse earlier than sprinting 132 meters down the passage, crashing into folks and shops.
Footage from a pedal dashcam confirmed he had stepped on the fuel pedal as a substitute of the brake.
The motive force reportedly suffers from Moyamoya illness, a uncommon vascular mind illness. He initially instructed investigators it didn’t intervene along with his driving however later reversed his testimony to say his situation was critical and will have prompted the accident.
