A mother who suffered a severe head injury while protecting her young daughter from an oncoming electric scooter has miraculously regained consciousness after more than a week in a coma.
The accident occurred on October 18 at around 4.37pm in Songdo-dong, Yeonsu-gu, where two middle school girls were riding an electric scooter on a sidewalk. The victim, a woman in her 30s identified as Mrs A, was walking with her husband and young daughter after purchasing snacks at a convenience store.
When he saw the e-scooter speeding towards his daughter, he instinctively hugged her to protect her. While the child was unharmed, Mrs. A was hit by the scooter, fell and hit her head on the pavement, losing consciousness.
Mrs. A’s husband, Mr. B, shared the emotional moment in an interview with The JTBC Scandals Overseer on October 27: “When we got to the hospital, they told us that she might not survive. But miraculously she is alive and opened her eyes.”
During a visit on October 24, B called his name and mentioned the names of their children. To his shock, Mrs. A blinked and cried, even opening her eyes briefly to look at him.
Although he did not regain full consciousness, B expressed his gratitude: “We still need more miracles, but I’m grateful she’s alive.”
Doctors diagnosed Ms. A with multiple skull fractures and severe brain swelling. After undergoing emergency surgery, she remained in intensive care in intensive care.
The tragic accident turned the family’s daily life upside down. Their eldest daughter, just three years old, fully understands the situation, while the youngest child, protected in the accident, cries and has convulsions every night.
“Our eldest daughter’s birthday is this week,” B said: “I hope her mother can regain enough consciousness to see her face.”
As regards the accident, the two middle school children involved are under investigation. Although they are under 14 years old and cannot be criminally charged under Korean law, they were charged under the Special Traffic Accident Law for injury and the Traffic Law for driving without a license.
Authorities found the students violated multiple traffic laws: driving without a license, not wearing helmets, and illegally riding two on a scooter.
“On the day of the incident I received a message from the offender’s parents saying ‘We’re sorry’” B revealed, “But I’m not emotionally ready to read it yet.”
This harrowing story has attracted public attention and reignited the debate on the regulation and safety of electric scooters in South Korea, especially when used by minors.
Sources: born
