Crosswalk pedestrian crash, fine of KRW 5 million after settlement
In a truck accident where our client struck and injured a pedestrian on a crosswalk, the settlement and the victim's wish not to punish were reflected in a fine of KRW 5 million.
How the case unfolded
Background
Driving a truck, our client turned left at an intersection without traffic lights and struck a pedestrian on the crosswalk, who suffered a fracture requiring months of treatment. The charge was a traffic accident injury offense based on breach of the duty to protect pedestrians at crosswalks.
Issues and ruling
The court considered that our client admitted the facts and settled amicably so that the victim no longer wanted punishment, and chose a fine rather than imprisonment.
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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