In Daejeon Tanbang-dong, a vehicle crashed into a power switchgear, causing a 110-minute blackout
Power outage accident in Tanbang-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon; a vehicle crashed into a power switchgear, causing a 1 hour 50 minute outage The driver who left the scene is under investigation, and even whether they were drinking is being checked, drawing attention to the level of punishment
A passenger car crashed into a roadside power switchgear in Tanbangdong, Seogu, Daejeon, causing a blackout in the surrounding area for about 1 hour and 50 minutes. The accident occurred at around 4:20 a.m. on the 29th, and the traffic lights also stopped working.
Police have booked and are investigating the driver, Mr. A, in his 40s, on suspicion of leaving the scene without taking any measures after the accident, in violation of the Road Traffic Act. Some nearby security cameras also stopped working due to the switchgear damage, making the search difficult, but police apprehended Mr. A through vehicle registration information and other means.
Mr. A admitted to crashing into the power switchgear, but denies charges of drunk driving. Police plan to review the dashcam footage and other evidence to further investigate whether he was driving under the influence before handing the case over to the prosecution.