Home > National > Social Affairs

Family of man who died in market truck crash donates his organs

Published: 20 Nov. 2025, 21:29

This photo shows a banner at the entrance of a traditional market in Bucheon, Gyeonggi, on Nov. 16. The banner expresses condolences and well wishes for the victims of the recent truck accident. [MOON SANG-HYEOK]

A man who was critically injured in a truck crash at a traditional market in Bucheon, Gyeonggi, has died, police said on Thursday.

His family informed the doctors of their decision to donate his organs before withdrawing life support on Tuesday, according to the Gyeonggi Nambu Police Agency.

The victim had been visiting the market when he was struck by the truck on Nov. 13, suffering severe injuries. He was taken to a hospital but never regained consciousness.

Police plan to refer the detained driver to the prosecution on Friday on charges of causing death or injury while violating the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents.

The suspect is accused of driving a 1-ton truck for 132 meters (433 feet) through a traditional market in Wonjong-dong, Ojeong District, hitting multiple pedestrians. Footage from the pedal black box reportedly shows the suspect pressing the accelerator.

The death toll from the incident has risen to four. The three other casualties were women in their 60s to 80s.

This article was originally written in Korean and translated by a bilingual reporter with the help of generative AI tools. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom.
BY HAN YOUNG-HYE [[email protected]]