On September 17, SBS's 'One Night of TV Entertainment' covered Ladies' Code's car accident, receiving witness accounts from people who were present at the scene of the accident as well as statements from experts.
An acquaintance of one witness disclosed on the program, "He says he saw the vehicle shaking. To avoid [an accident], they must have veered. He says while [the car] was [veering], it hit the protective wall and rolled over three times."
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An ambulance worker who had gone to the site stated, "[At the site], about two or three men were signaling with their hands. Overall, the vehicle of the accident was crushed and one of the rear wheels was out."
The experts deemed that the rear wheel must have fallen out because there had been a problem with maintenance or it had gotten damaged through excessive use of the car. They analyzed that the reason behind the accident may be due to a flaw with the car itself.
One expert stated, "What is important is whether they were wearing a seatbelt and where they were positioned during the accident."
The ambulance worker stated, "While saving the lives of those who were collapsed after going out to the site, I do not recall undoing any seat belts."
anna34 • Thursday, September 25, 2014
They were very unlucky and I am very sorry <3. I don't think you can single them out for not wearing their seatbelts, it seems like a deep problem in the society that seatbelts are not commonly worn, especially by people in the backseats. I still remember Yongwha laughing at Seohyun about the belts. We can only hope people take a strong warning from situations like this because it's very sad, but more than anything, the seatbelt law needs to be strictly enforced. I do think the biggest problem here is how the wheel came off from the rented car.
It's really a tragic accident, rest in peace, EunB and Rise <3
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serialmania • Thursday, September 25, 2014
Everyone stop arguing about the seatbelts thingy. What done cannot be undone. Let all remember them in silence and watch this. It's still hurt me after 3 weeks and counting...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp8IG_G_gTk
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mahargboys • Thursday, September 18, 2014
There are so many KPOP videos that send a bad image with respect to seat belts. I love Sistar, but in looking at their "I Swear" video after the Ladies Code situation, it's hard not to yell "buckle the hell up" as they cruise down the highway standing up in the car. There are so many other similar mvs by so many other groups. I'd love to the KPOP business and idols and fans get behind a movement to at least clean up the images they show in the videos. The idols and their managers have so much power to change these things, and they would get so much goodwill for making the effort.
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superordify • Thursday, September 18, 2014
Seatbelts are extremely important, they may not save your life 100% BUT there is a higher probability of survival if you wear a seatbelt (the three-pointer one, not the one that goes only over your waist). I have seen many footage of idols sitting in their vans and not wearing their seatbelts. Makes me really worried. In my country, you will get fined if an officer sees it. It is considered an offence. But I'm glad this law is in place.
Ultimately, whether it is a law or not, wearing a seatbelt can make a difference.
Please spread the importance of wearing a seatbelt to your loved ones.
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nyxus • Thursday, September 18, 2014
Shocking, but true. People neglect seatbelts far too often. In my country, it used to be a must to wear a seatbelt only when you're in the front passenger seat. But they've made it now so that ALL passengers must do so. If they fail to and the police check, you can get big fines... I'm a little surprised it's not the same in South Korea? (Or is it? Correct me, if I'm wrong please).
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sevenseasons • Thursday, September 18, 2014
Everyone needs Seohyun in their group
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vedved82491 • Thursday, September 18, 2014
I don't get it. I keep hearing opposing news stories regarding what happened, how it happened, whether seat belts were on or not, etc.
I thought it happened in a secluded area in the middle of the night, and yet there are witnesses now? I don't know...
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dmoc • Thursday, September 18, 2014
First of all, I know how important it is to wear a seat belt and it could probably have save the lives of EunB and Rise. However, I feel that if you are to rent a car from a dealership or rental area, it should be maintain appropriately to a condition that it should not fall apart or breakdown. Honestly do wish that Korea takes a better look at how dangerous a vehicle really is when not taking the proper measure of safety when driving.
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sunnynwonderful • Thursday, September 18, 2014
Most places in Asia have public transportation like taxis that don't even have functioning seatbelts. That and the scary disobedient driving, it's truly a death ride on the road in the Asia.
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numbr_prof • Thursday, September 18, 2014
Seat Belt, Seat Belt, Seat Belt!...& mindful driving in unfavourable weather.
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