1. Introduction to the text
This article discusses a tragic incident involving a road rage incident that resulted in the death of an 11-year-old child. The article provides details about the incident and the aftermath.
2. Vocabulary
| Korean Word | Romanization | English Meaning | Contextual Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 끼어들기 | kkieodeulgi | cutting in (while driving) | The road rage incident started with a dispute over cutting in. |
| 다툼 | dateum | dispute, argument | The dispute over cutting in led to a shooting. |
| 총격 | chonggyeok | gunfire, shooting | The dispute ended in a shooting. |
| 뒷자리 | dwijanari | backseat | The 11-year-old boy was sitting in the backseat when he was hit by the bullet. |
| 의붓아들 | uibuttadeul | stepson | The victim was the stepson of the driver. |
| 의붓아버지 | uibuttabuji | stepfather | The driver was the stepfather of the victim. |
| 체포 | cheppo | arrest | The police arrested the shooter, Jones, on charges of murder and shooting at the vehicle. |
| 구금 | gugeun | detention, imprisonment | Jones was detained by the police after the shooting. |
| 추월 | chuwol | overtaking, passing | The dispute started over a disagreement about overtaking another vehicle. |
| 서행 | seohaeng | driving slowly | The vehicles were all driving slowly due to traffic congestion. |
3. The main text in both Korean and English
이 끔찍한 사건은 도로 위에서 일어났습니다. 두 운전자 사이의 끼어들기 다툼이 총격으로 이어졌습니다. 경찰에 따르면, 이 도로 위 차들이 모두 서행하고 있는 상황에서 두 운전자가 추월 문제로 말다툼을 벌이다가 총격이 벌어졌습니다.
This tragic incident occurred on the road. A dispute over cutting in between two drivers escalated into a shooting. According to the police, while all the vehicles were driving slowly due to traffic congestion, the two drivers got into an argument over overtaking, which led to the shooting.
총격이 벌어지자 11세 소년의 의붓아버지가 가해자인 존스의 차량을 들이받아 멈춰 세웠습니다. 그 후에도 두 운전자는 차에서 내려 계속 다툼을 벌였습니다. 경찰은 존스를 살인 및 차량을 향한 총기 발사 혐의로 체포했습니다.
After the shooting, the 11-year-old boy’s stepfather rammed into Jones’ vehicle to stop it. The two drivers then continued their dispute after getting out of their cars. The police arrested Jones on charges of murder and shooting at the vehicle.
이 총탄에 존스가 겨냥한 차량의 뒷자리에 타고 있던 11세 소년이 맞았습니다. 해당 차량 운전자의 의붓아들로 확인된 이 소년은 병원으로 이송됐지만, 결국 숨졌습니다. 경찰은 사건 당시 11세 소년의 의붓아버지가 소년을 학교에 데려다 주는 길이었다고 전했습니다.
The bullet fired by Jones hit the 11-year-old boy who was sitting in the backseat of the targeted vehicle. The boy, who was confirmed to be the stepson of the driver, was taken to the hospital but ultimately died. The police reported that the 11-year-old boy’s stepfather was driving him to school at the time of the incident.
4. Reading comprehension questions
- What was the initial cause of the dispute between the two drivers?
- Where did the shooting incident take place?
- Who was the 11-year-old victim, and how was he related to one of the drivers?
- What actions did the 11-year-old boy’s stepfather take after the shooting?
- What charges were filed against the shooter, Jones?
5. Cultural and historical notes
Road rage incidents are a serious problem in many countries, often leading to dangerous and even deadly confrontations between drivers. This tragic case highlights the importance of promoting safe and responsible driving behavior, as well as the need for effective measures to address and prevent such incidents from occurring.