An SUV driven by a man in his twenties under the influence of alcohol crashed into an overpass in Manchon-dong, Daegu. Fortunately, there were no casualties, but significant damage to facilities was confirmed.

According to police and other sources on the 17th, around 1:20 AM, a man identified as A was driving an SUV when he crashed into the stairs of a roadside overpass in the Suseong District of Daegu.

The vehicle climbed up to the middle of the overpass stairs, damaging guardrails and other facilities. At the time of the accident, there were no pedestrians passing by, so no injuries occurred. Had it been during the day, it could have led to a major tragedy.

The police investigation revealed that driver A was confirmed to be under the influence of alcohol while driving. The police have charged A with drunk driving under the Road Traffic Act and are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident and the blood alcohol content level.

The Danger of Drunk Driving and the Trend of Enhanced Penalties

Drunk driving significantly impairs the driver's judgment and reaction speed, increasing the likelihood of major accidents. Especially in areas like overpasses and crosswalks, which are frequently used by pedestrians, such incidents can lead to severe casualties and pose a greater risk.

Currently, if a driver's blood alcohol concentration is between 0.08% and 0.2%, their driver's license is revoked, and they face a prison sentence of 1 to 2 years or a fine ranging from 5 million to 10 million won.

If the blood alcohol concentration is between 0.03% and 0.08%, the driver's license is suspended, and they face a prison sentence of up to 1 year or a fine not exceeding 5 million won.

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