Actor Lee Jae-ryong, accused of drunk hit-and-run, handed over to prosecutors... Also accused of obstructing breathalyzer test
Actor Lee Jae-ryong has been handed over to prosecutors for charges related to a drunk hit-and-run accident.
Lee Jae-ryong, a 62-year-old actor, has been forwarded to prosecutors by the Seoul Gangnam Police Station on multiple charges including violations of the Road Traffic Act, specifically drunk driving, fleeing the scene of an accident, and obstructing a breathalyzer test. The incident occurred on the evening of June 6, when Lee reportedly struck a central divider while driving under the influence of alcohol near Samsung Central Station in Gangnam and subsequently fled the scene. After spending approximately three hours at a friend's house, he was apprehended by the police at around 2 AM on June 7, with reported blood alcohol concentration levels reaching the threshold for license suspension.