2AM's Im Seulong charged to pay a fine after his involvement in a car accident that led to the death of a pedestrian.
On Jan. 18, some sources in the legal profession divulged that singer and actor Im Seulong was ordered to pay 7 million KRW (approximately 6,300 USD) as a summary order by the Seoul Western District Court on Jan. 13.
A summary order is a decision made by the court after investigating thoroughly the documents without holding a formal trial. Im Seulong has the right to request a formal trial within a week of receiving the summary order if he wishes to challenge the fine order.
Previously, the general public was shocked when reports circulated that Im Seulong was involved in a car accident on Saturday night of August 1, 2020. This accident sadly resulted in a pedestrian's death. The singer-actor was immediately investigated and it was confirmed that the he was not drunk at the time of the accident.
The pedestrian was found to be jaywalking when he was hit by Im Seulong's car. They tried to revive the victim, but unfortunately, he wasn't able to recover from his injuries and lost his life. It was also reported that the road where the accident took place was very slippery due to a torrential downpour.
The Seoul Seobu Police Station explained the accident that occurred and stated that Im Seulong was on the road in Eunpyeong, Seoul, at 11:50 p.m. on Saturday driving his SUV car when he suddenly hit a man who was crossing the road. The man was immediately rushed to the hospital and died shortly after his injuries.
The celebrity was taken into custody and was questioned briefly by the police, then he was sent home.
After the accident, Im Seulong's agency issued a statement on August 4, and Jellyfish Entertainment extended their condolences for the bereaved family of the victim. They further elaborated on the celebrity's side of the story and expressed that on the night of the accident, Seulong was driving his car and it was raining during that time. And when the accident happened, he immediately took emergency measures on-site.
Unfortunately, the victim didn't make it and passed away while being rushed to the hospital. Since the accident happened, Im Seulong was in a state of shock and trauma.
Im Seulong went through an investigation for possibly violating the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents and it was eventually confirmed that he was sober.
After further discussions and the consideration of Im Seulong's agreement with the family of the deceased, the prosecution had issued a summary indictment on the charge of violating the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents.
Im Seulong's fans and followers have been very concerned and are sending their idol their support since the accident.
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Written by Liza Parker
