A YouTube personality based in South Korea, known for his vigilante actions, is facing charges due to allegations that he was involved in a deadly car collision while pursuing a drunk driver, which he recorded for his videos.
On Monday, April 28, the Gwangju District Prosecutors’ Office implicated a 41-year-old man named Choi in a traffic accident they are investigating.
Choi, nicknamed “the drunk driver vigilante” on YouTube, frequently goes live on his channel while patrolling South Korean highways, aiming to identify and alert authorities about suspected drunk drivers.
Come September 22, 2024, I found myself in the role of a concerned citizen as I notified authorities about a man roughly my age driving an SUV, seemingly impaired. Intriguingly, I decided to tail him in a pursuit that I live-streamed on YouTube for all to witness.
South Korean YouTuber faces legal action after live streaming car chase
Besides him, two of his followers didn’t hesitate to act independently as well. They became involved in the pursuit, leading the SUV driver to collide with a substantial truck that was parked, resulting in the driver’s death.
As a gamer, I’d rephrase it like this: “In September 2024, I found myself in a tricky situation where I was accused of being involved in intimidation, as per the Punishment of Violence Act. The courts claim that I had both direct and indirect roles in an unfortunate incident that year.
In a separate case from 2023, the YouTube personality is being charged with extra offenses. The courts allege that he illegally held a driver, who was said to be sober, against their will in their own car and prevented them from leaving it.
11 of Choi’s followers and I find ourselves under scrutiny too, apparently taking part in the September 2024 high-speed chase, according to recent reports from local media outlets. As a gamer, it’s hard not to feel a knot in my stomach at this news.
Prosecutors have unequivocally stated that they will vigorously pursue individuals who act as self-appointed judges, enforcing the law without proper authority.
Officials have stated they’ll take strong action against crimes posing a threat to an undefined number of people, under the guise of upholding vigilance.
In South Korea, there’s zero tolerance for driving while intoxicated. A blood alcohol content (BAC) of just 0.03% is considered drunk driving, which is significantly lower than the U.S.’s limit of 0.08%. Penalties can include losing your driver’s license for up to three months, paying fines, and even spending a year in jail.
The most recent social media influencer has found himself in legal issues due to automobile-focused content. A YouTube personality from ‘DailyDrivenExotics’ channel alleges California police of unlawful entrapment, claiming they were pulled over for driving too slowly on the highway with their supercars back in March.
In May 2024, the well-known street racer and automobile influencer, Squeez Benz, was apprehended for broadcasting his actions of changing lanes erratically in heavy traffic following a hit-and-run incident.
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2025-04-28 21:18