A man in his 40s faces an arrest warrant on murder charges after allegedly ramming his truck into cargo union members during a strike in South Gyeongsang Province, killing one and injuring two others.
Details of the Fatal Collision
The incident occurred around 10:32 p.m. on April 20 near a CU convenience store by the BGF Logistics Jinju Center in Jeongchon-myeon, Jinju-si. The driver, identified as A, struck three striking union members affiliated with the cargo truckers’ union using a 2.5-ton truck loaded with cargo. One victim, a man in his 50s, suffered fatal injuries, while the other two sustained serious harm.
Officials confirm the collision took place amid a union assembly protesting labor conditions at the logistics site.
Investigation Reveals Intent
Gyeongsangnam-do Provincial Police conducted a thorough probe, including analysis of the truck’s digital tachograph (DTG) and other evidence. Findings indicate the driver deliberately accelerated into the group blocking his path, ruling out accidental circumstances.
“The driver intentionally targeted the victims obstructing the road ahead, with no evidence of erratic or aimless driving,” a police investigator stated.
Driver’s Account and Next Steps
During questioning, A claimed, “The scene appeared chaotic with protesters blocking the road, so I drove forward. I had no intent to kill or repeat the act using the cargo.”
Authorities plan to seek an additional warrant linking this event to a prior incident at the same location. The case underscores heightened scrutiny on road safety during labor disputes.
