27-year-old Lee, who was driving his car in a heavily intoxicated state, crashed into a total of six vehicles when he tried to make a right turn at an intersection, including a taxi and an expensive imported vehicle. 

A 54-year-old taxi driver identified as Mr. Oh was the one most grievously injured, and nine others, also impacted by the accident, were immediately transferred to the hospital for treatment.

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Lee then drove his car not even a full mile from the scene of the first accident, crashing into an additional two vehicles which were parked in a residential area near Hakdong Station. 

At the time of the incidents, Lee's blood alcohol level was found to be at 0.073%, which is high enough to get one's driver's license suspended. Because Lee caused accidents, however, his license was revoked.