Signal violation crash with grave injury, fine of KRW 8 million instead of imprisonment
In a crash where our client drove through a red light and gravely injured a pedestrian standing on the road, compensation and settlement were reflected in a fine of KRW 8 million.
How the case unfolded
Background
After stopping and pulling away, our client went through a red light and struck a pedestrian standing in the lane to hail a taxi, causing grave injury. The case combined a signal violation with grave injury.
Issues and ruling
The court found the fault and harm serious. However, considering our client's admission, the payment of KRW 80 million and settlement with the victim, it chose a fine.
Outcome
Our client was sentenced to a fine of KRW 8 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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