Centerline crossing pedestrian crash, fine of KRW 5 million instead of imprisonment
In a crash where our client crossed the centerline while turning left and seriously injured a pedestrian, settlement and remorse were considered and a fine of KRW 5 million was imposed.
How the case unfolded
Background
While turning left onto a narrow, busy road, our client crossed the centerline and struck a pedestrian, who suffered serious injuries to several parts of the body. Crossing the centerline is an exception to the special-case protections, so our client was prosecuted.
Issues and ruling
The court noted the seriousness of the harm, but considered that our client admitted fault and showed remorse, paid KRW 30 million and settled so the victim did not want punishment, and was covered by comprehensive insurance, and chose a fine.
Outcome
Our client was sentenced to a fine of KRW 5 million.
This is the outcome of an individual case and does not guarantee the same result in similar matters. Some facts have been generalized to protect the parties involved.
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