Elementary School Student Crossing at Pedestrian Signal Killed by Truck

Uichang-gu Agricultural Technology Center Intersection

Yeongju Child Protection Zone.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Ju Cheol-in] A elementary school student crossing a crosswalk in Changwon, Gyeongnam, was hit and killed by a dump truck, and the police have launched an investigation.

According to the police on the 8th, at around 4 p.m. on the 4th, A (13), who was crossing the crosswalk with the pedestrian signal at the Agricultural Technology Center intersection in Uichang-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongnam, was hit and killed by a truck making a right turn.

At the time, A was crossing the crosswalk to go to a church after finishing soccer class when the accident occurred.

The police have booked the dump truck driver on charges of violating the Special Act on Traffic Accident Handling (causing death) and are investigating the circumstances of the accident.