What happened?

According to the Jecheon Police Station in North Chungcheong Province, a man in his 70s, surnamed A, was booked without detention on suspicion of causing death through negligent driving. The crash happened at about 12:47 p.m. on October 30 at his apple orchard in Bongyang-eup, Jecheon. He was driving a 1-ton cargo truck, and the passenger in the front seat, a Vietnamese national in his 40s, died in the accident.

Where did the crash happen?

The accident took place at the driver's own orchard. Police said the truck hit an apple tree and then tipped over on a slope beside the road.

Why was the worker in the truck?

Reports say A had picked up the worker to take him to the orchard for work when the crash happened.

What is the investigation focusing on?

Police are still looking into the exact cause of the accident. The driver has not been detained, and the investigation is ongoing.

For international fans

This is a news story about a workplace accident, not an entertainment report. Many migrant workers in Korea's agricultural sector come from Vietnam, Thailand, and other countries under seasonal labor programs.