A traffic accident near Hongdae Station in Seoul has prompted the driver’s family to request black box footage, leading to various reactions from internet users.
On June 18, a post titled "Hello, I am the husband of the driver involved in the Hongdae jaywalking accident. I am seeking help" appeared on an online community.
The author, identified as A, stated that the accident occurred around 10:25 PM on June 16 near Exit 8 of Hongdae Station in Mapo District. His wife, the driver, and their 13-year-old son, who is battling pediatric cancer, were in the vehicle at the time.
A explained, "My son was suspected of having intestinal leakage and septic peritonitis after surgery. We were on our way to the emergency room at Sinchon Severance Hospital when the accident happened." He expressed gratitude for the assistance from bystanders, noting that his wife was in shock during the incident.
However, he also voiced disappointment regarding the police response at the scene. A said, "We requested that both the injured woman and our son, who is a critical emergency patient, be taken to the hospital quickly, but the investigation was prioritized." He added that thanks to the help of an official who arrived at the scene, they were eventually able to reach the emergency room in time.
A expressed frustration, stating, "I don’t know whether people or administrative procedures should come first in such situations."
He is currently seeking the black box footage from vehicles behind his car and delivery drivers present at the scene. A requested, "I would like to secure the original black box footage from the accident. I hope witnesses or anyone with video can come forward."
Meanwhile, on the same day, a post titled "Hongdae Jaywalker" circulated across various online communities.
The accompanying video shows a woman attempting to jaywalk at a crosswalk with a red signal, seemingly unaware of her surroundings. She ran across the street without looking left or right, which surprised viewers.
Internet users reacted with comments such as, "Do jaywalkers not see the cars coming?", "The driver is unfortunate", "Crossing without looking at a red light?", "Did she think she was faster than the car? I really don’t understand", and "Was she jaywalking because she was afraid of missing the bus? A bus won’t kill you if you miss it."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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