Video of Hongdae jaywalking accident released! Son with childhood cancer, emergency room controversy

The release of dashcam footage of a jaywalking accident at Hongik University Station has sparked controversy. Tragically, a son battling childhood cancer and suspected sepsis was in the vehicle involved in the accident. We take a closer look at the tense situation at the scene and the controversy surrounding the police response.

 

1. Crash while trying to catch the bus... Shocking dashcam footage of the Hongdae jaywalking accident

They say an accident happened around 10:25 PM on the 16th at a crosswalk near Exit 8 of Hongik University Station in Seoul. Watching the released dashcam footage just makes me sigh...

 

A woman in her 20s hesitated at the crosswalk, and as soon as the bus arrived at the bus stop in the middle of the road, she suddenly started running furiously toward the stop. At the time, the driver was driving normally after seeing the green light, but he was unable to avoid the woman who suddenly ran out.

 

In the end, they collided head-on, and the woman collapsed. Fortunately, her life is not in danger, but she was taken to the hospital with injuries to her legs and back. She really narrowly avoided a serious accident just by trying to catch a bus first...

2. "My son with childhood cancer is in the back seat..." The reason the driver appealed with tears

But what was truly epic was the situation with the accident vehicle. Right after the accident, the driver's husband, Mr. A, posted a message on the online community 'Bobaedream'.

 

 

It turned out that a 13-year-old son battling childhood cancer was in the back seat of the car at the time... To make matters worse, the son was in a critical emergency situation suspected of having leaky intestines, sepsis, and peritonitis due to complications after surgery, so they were rushing to the emergency room at Sinchon Severance Hospital.

 

It was a critical golden hour where every second counted, but the car came to a halt because of a pedestrian suddenly jaywalking. I can't even imagine how heartbroken the parents must have been.

3. "People First, or Administration First?" The Police's Disappointing Response and the Shining Citizen Heroes

Husband Mr. A also expressed extreme frustration regarding the police's response at the scene immediately after the accident. He said he practically begged the police over the phone to transport his child quickly, explaining that while the woman who was jaywalking and got into the accident needs to be sent to the hospital right away, his child is also a critical emergency patient.

But the atmosphere at the site was that administrative 'on-site investigations' were prioritized... My husband’s words, "I couldn’t tell whether people came first or administrative procedures came first," really resonated with me.

 

Fortunately, a savior appeared just then! The insurance representative who had been dispatched to the scene used their own personal vehicle to personally transport my son to the hospital emergency room!
Thanks to the quick thinking and quick thinking of this insurance company employee, fortunately, my son was able to survive the golden hour.

 

The bystanders who helped handle the accident on behalf of the disoriented driver were also truly amazing!

 

The police are reportedly planning to conduct a comprehensive investigation, including verifying the facts of the posts uploaded online, determining driver negligence, and checking for any issues with the on-site handling process. I really hope the driver isn't unfairly treated... Let's all please be careful when driving and walking!

 

4. Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q1. Exactly when and where did the jaywalking accident in Hongdae occur?
A1. It occurred around 10:25 PM on June 16, 2026, at a crosswalk near Exit 8 of Hongik University Station in Mapo-gu, Seoul.

 

Q2. What is the condition of the pedestrian who jaywalked?
A2. Immediately after the accident, the patient was transported to the hospital with injuries to the legs and lower back, but fortunately, it was reported that their life was not in danger.

 

Q3. What happened to the pediatric cancer patient who was in the accident vehicle?
A3. Thanks to the auto insurance company representative dispatched to the scene who promptly transported the patient to the emergency room at Sinchon Severance Hospital using a personal vehicle, we were able to safely meet the golden hour.