Accusations made against truck driver following a wheel incident that critically injured a 16-year-old girl, leaving her in a coma for over four months.
In a shocking turn of events, a truck driver has been charged for causing severe injuries to three pedestrians, including a teenage girl who remains unconscious since the accident on Children's Day (May 1). The incident occurred in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, and has been under investigation by prosecutors ever since.
The accident, involving a 25-ton dump truck, took place on a busy street, highlighting the importance of care and responsibility when operating such vehicles. According to the police, a wheel detached from the truck, causing the accident that left the teenage girl with head injuries and the other two victims with minor injuries.
As of Monday, the 127th day since the accident, the teenage girl has yet to regain consciousness. The other two victims were fortunate to escape with minor injuries.
The investigation into the accident has been ongoing, with prosecutors examining the truck's maintenance history. However, the results do not provide specific information about the identity of the truck driver or whether the last maintenance of the truck was performed before the accident. The driver, in his testimony, claimed that his truck was inspected for safety a little over a month before the accident.
The National Forensic Service investigation into the case could not definitively determine what caused the wheel to come off or if it was due to lack of maintenance. The Act on Special Cases Concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents, a South Korean law about traffic accident settlements, has been invoked in this case.
It is worth noting that drivers are required to inspect their vehicles for safe driving. The police official stated that the suspect failed to fulfill this obligation, leading to the tragic accident. The operation of a dump truck in the streets requires particular care by its driver, and this case serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of negligence.
The investigation is ongoing, and more information is expected to be revealed in due course. The community hopes for the speedy recovery of the injured and justice for the victims.
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