Kang Subject To 'Three-Strikes' Law In South Korea, May Lose License
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang may lose his license after allegedly driving drunk in South Korea.
Kang is now reportedly subject to a "three-strikes" law because it could be Kang's third DUI accident.
According to police Kang has been arrested in August of 2009 and May of 2011 for DUI as well.
Kang was arrested last week on suspicion of DUI.
A person in the passenger seat reportedly told police they had been driving when the crash occurred.
Police say after reviewing the black box inside the car they discovered Kang was actually driving.
With the "three-strikes" law Kang won't be able to apply for a driver's license for two-years.
Pittsburgh Pirates President Frank Coonelly has issued this statement regarding the incident:
"We have been made aware of the very serious charges filed against Jung Ho Kang early Friday morning in Seoul, South Korea. We are extremely disappointed in Jung Ho and in his decision process during this matter. I know first hand how foolish and dangerous it is to drive under the influence and am thankful that, as we understand it, no one was injured.
"We will have further comment once we have been able to gather all the relevant facts and speak with the player."
Watch dashcam video obtained by YTN News:
Kang issued a statement to apologize for his "irrevocable mistake.
"I'd like to apologize to everyone who is disappointed with me," Kang said. "Today, I got behind the wheel after drinking, and committed an irrevocable mistake. I panicked at the moment of the accident and did something that I never should have done."
"I am deeply regretting the incident," he went on. "I will humbly accept whatever punishment is deemed fit for my actions."
