A single father in South Korea, who worked two jobs to provide for his three children, is in a coma after being hit by a drunk driver while resting in front of a convenience store.
According to Maeil Business Newspaper, the incident occurred at around 9.15pm on Tuesday (3 Sept), when a man in his 60s drove his Lexus onto the sidewalk in Sangjeok-dong, Seongnam City.
The vehicle struck the father, throwing him into the side of the building and causing severe head injuries.
Source: MBC News
MBC News reported that despite the collision, the Lexus continued on its path and smashed into a nearby restaurant before finally coming to a stop.
The victim, who is in his 50, was rushed to the hospital but has remained unconscious since the accident.
The driver, a retired medical school professor and former hospital owner in Gangnam, Seoul, was arrested and charged with drunk driving on Friday (6 Sept).
He had been returning home after a company dinner when the accident occurred.
A police investigation revealed that his blood alcohol concentration was 0.25%, a level high enough to warrant licence revocation.
Source: MBC News
Following his arrest, the driver acknowledged his fault, stating: “Everything is my fault. I will pray diligently for the victim’s recovery.”
The victim was a single father raising three children alone.
For years, he had run a flower shop, but the economic downturn forced him to take on a second job as a designated driver at night to support his family.
It’s believed he was waiting for a client when the accident happened.
The accident site, located near a popular restaurant area, is a common spot where designated drivers wait for customers.
The driver has been charged with causing injury while driving under the influence, and the case has been forwarded to the prosecution.
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