Actor Lee Jae-ryong, who was arrested by police after causing a drunk driving accident, is reported to have admitted to drunk driving.
According to JoongAng Ilbo on the 9th, the Seoul Gangnam Police Station received a statement from Lee Jae-ryong's side on the 7th, the day after the accident, that he had drunk four shots of soju before the accident. Lee Jae-ryong's side is reported to have claimed that they thought he had only slightly grazed the center divider at the time of the accident.
Regarding the suspicion of "sobriety boosting," that he drank additional alcohol after the accident to make alcohol measurement difficult, it is reported that his position is that it was not intentional. Lee Jae-ryong's lawyer said, "On the Saturday afternoon after the accident, he admitted to drunk driving and gave his statement to the police. We have already coordinated the schedule for his police appearance," and added, "He is deeply reflecting and remorseful. He is sorry for causing concern."
On the 7th at about 2 a.m., Lee Jae-ryong is accused of driving under the influence, hitting the center divider while driving near Samseongjungang Station on subway line 9 in Gangnam District and fleeing the scene.
Lee Jae-ryong fled immediately after the accident, parked at his home, went to an acquaintance's house and was then arrested by the police. At the time, his blood alcohol level was reported to be at the license suspension level, but Lee Jae-ryong claimed that he did not drive after drinking.
Meanwhile, Lee Jae-ryong debuted in 1986 as a 18th class public recruitment talent at Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC). After marrying actress Yoo Ho-jeong, he has one son and one daughter.
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