A serious traffic accident occurred near Hongdae Entrance Station in Mapo-gu, Seoul, when a vehicle collided with a pedestrian who was crossing illegally. Reports indicate the driver was transporting their son, a patient with a serious illness, to the emergency room at the time of the incident.
Details of the accident emerged on an online community forum, where the driver’s husband posted an account titled ‘Hello, I am the driver husband of the Hongdae illegal crossing traffic accident.’ The post states the collision took place around 10:25 PM on the 16th.
Dashcam Footage Reveals Sudden Impact
Accompanying the post was dashcam footage showing a vehicle proceeding straight through a green light. Suddenly, a pedestrian darted out from the median strip into the roadway, resulting in a direct collision. The footage captures the immediate aftermath of the impact.
Emergency Transport Complicated by Incident
According to the post, a 13-year-old boy, who had undergone surgery for a critical illness and was being transported to the emergency room for a post-operative check-up, was in the back seat of the vehicle. The driver requested that immediate attention be given to her son to ensure he could reach the emergency room quickly. However, the post claims that police investigations into the female pedestrian took precedence, leaving the child’s urgent medical needs unattended at the scene.
The driver’s husband stated, “With the help of an insurance representative who arrived at the scene, my son was transported to the emergency room and managed to reach the golden time.” He expressed frustration, questioning whether human life or procedural protocols should be prioritized in such critical situations.
