Driver in their 80s who injured ‘5 people’ by rushing after waiting for a signal claims ‘sudden acceleration’

An accident occurred in Anyang City when a vehicle driven by an elderly driver in his 80s suddenly crashed into four other cars, resulting in injuries to five people.

According to the police, the incident took place at around 9:20 AM on the 14th on a three-lane road in the Dongan District of Anyang City, Gyeonggi Province, where a Genesis vehicle was waiting at a traffic signal when it unexpectedly surged forward.

A total of five individuals sustained injuries, but fortunately, all were confirmed to have only minor injuries.

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On the scene, it was reported that the driver, identified as Mr. A in his 80s, crashed his Genesis vehicle into a Mini Cooper and a Sportage that were stopped in the same lane. He then collided with another Genesis vehicle in the adjacent lane before striking a traffic light and coming to a stop.

The driver stated, "The car suddenly lunged forward."

Regarding the cause of the accident, Mr. A reportedly told the police who arrived at the scene that "the car suddenly jumped forward."

The police are investigating the precise circumstances of the accident based on dashcam footage and witness statements.

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