A 60-year-old Chinese national faces charges for drunk driving after crashing into parked vehicles in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, and attempting to flee the scene. Witnesses intervened and held him until police arrived.
Incident Overview
The crash occurred on August 8 around 4 p.m. on a side road in Bucheon’s Wonmi-gu Simkok-dong. The suspect drove under the influence, striking two parked cars. He made no effort to assist or report the damage and tried to drive away immediately.
Bystanders, including victims in their 20s to 50s, blocked his vehicle and prevented his escape. Their quick action led to his detention at the scene.
Witness Accounts
One witness described the suspect denying any collision occurred. “He insisted there was no accident and attempted to drive off without addressing the damage,” the witness stated. The group noted his vehicle movements posed a threat to those nearby.
Suspect’s Defense
During police questioning, the man claimed ignorance of the crash. “I didn’t realize an accident had happened and just tried to leave,” he said. Tests at the scene measured his blood alcohol level at 0.096%, exceeding the threshold for license revocation under road traffic laws.
Police Findings and Next Steps
Investigators reviewed vehicle black box footage, confirming the suspect’s car moved forward into the parked vehicles. No evidence shows direct contact with bystanders, though officials plan to probe claims of threats or physical intimidation. The man remains under investigation without detention.
