A "model driver" taxi driver who was in traffic control was run over and killed by a drunk driving vehicle.

Nowon Police Station in Seoul is investigating a man in his 30s on charges of hitting and killing a taxi driver who was in traffic control on the road while driving under the influence of alcohol.

A is accused of driving drunk at around 3 a.m. on the 1st and hitting and killing a taxi driver in his 60s at the intersection of Wolgye-dong, Seoul.

At that time, it was investigated that A's blood alcohol level was at the level of revocation of his license.

It was found that the taxi driver B, who was selected as a model driver, was volunteering for traffic control by making a reception call at the intersection.

The police are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident against A.