[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] A child was seriously injured after being hit by a car in an apartment complex in Gwangju.
The Gwangju Southern Police Station announced on the 6th that they have booked a driver in his 30s, Mr. A, on charges of violating the Special Act on Traffic Accident Handling (injury).
Mr. A is accused of hitting and injuring B (6), who was crossing the road while he was driving an SUV in an apartment complex in Nam-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, around 7 p.m. on the 5th.
At the time, B was seriously injured after being run over by the car's wheel and was transported to a nearby hospital.
During the police investigation, Mr. A reportedly stated that the child suddenly ran out and he could not see in time.
The police are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident.
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