Retaliatory driving on the highway ends in a collision with a median barrier... The result of chasing while holding a phone

A vehicle attempting retaliatory driving against a large bus on a highway eventually caused an accident by crashing into a median barrier. The cause was the driver continuing threatening driving while operating a mobile phone, failing to notice an obstacle ahead.

30-year-old driver chasing a bus while holding a phone eventually hits median barrier

A driver operating an express bus bound for Incheon International Airport recently encountered a dangerous retaliatory driving vehicle on the road. This was because a vehicle driving erratically, moving between the 3rd and 4th lanes, approached the driver's bus threateningly as the driver turned on hazard lights and slowed down. The driver judged this as clear retaliatory driving as the vehicle continuously chased his bus and attempted to change lanes.

The situation inside the vehicle at the time was also dangerous. According to the driver's testimony, the driver of the chasing vehicle was a young man appearing to be in his 30s, who was holding a mobile phone in his right hand and steering only with his left hand. This vehicle suddenly cut in front of the bus while signaling with the right blinker, but failed to avoid a truck ahead. Ultimately, the vehicle lost braking power and crashed heavily into the median barrier next to the truck, leading to an accident where sparks flew immediately after the collision.

Immediately after the accident, an urgent situation unfolded as passengers in the bus woke up in surprise, but fortunately, the bus continued its journey safely. The bus driver reported the danger of the accident vehicle to the police and stated his position that he wants strict punishment if the retaliatory driving charges are recognized. The cast of JTBC 'Han Moonchul's Dashcam Review' analyzed that the act meets the requirements for retaliatory driving.

Vehicles shooting 'blinding lights' backward... Between illegal modification and retaliatory driving

Unconventional vehicles containing intentions of retaliation were also captured on the road. A scene was revealed where a driver, signaling the car in front to make way due to an urgent matter, used a device installed on the rear of the vehicle to shoot light backward when the car in front did not yield. It was pointed out that this is an act of obstructing the vision of the driver in front, suggesting a strong intention of retaliation beyond simple driving interference.

Such acts may constitute a violation of the Automobile Management Act. If a vehicle is modified to shoot light with a specific intention, it can be subject to criminal punishment due to illegal tuning. The cast pointed out that if the modification of the vehicle was carried out for the purpose of obstructing another person's driving, it would be difficult to avoid legal responsibility.

Traces left by heavy rain in Geoje, vehicles flooded due to soil runoff from a retaining wall

In mid-August, damage cases caused by record-breaking heavy rain in the Geoje area of South Gyeongsang Province were also addressed. At that time, extreme heavy rain poured in Geoje, recording the highest daily precipitation since Typhoon Maemi in 2002. In this process, an accident occurred where parked vehicles were flooded as soil collapsed from a retaining wall near an apartment complex.

The owner of the damaged vehicle experienced a situation where it was difficult even to approach due to the water and stones pouring down from the 6m high retaining wall. The vehicle was already flooded, with water filling up to the trunk and interior, and suffered serious damage such as the body being dented by water pressure. The owner expressed bewilderment regarding the situation where only his vehicle suffered concentrated damage while other surrounding vehicles were fine. It was reported that while the apartment side took follow-up measures such as arbitrarily clearing the drains, conflicts continue over insurance coverage and management responsibility issues.

Source: JTBC Entertainment (YouTube)