Solomon Islands Ambassador Seth Gukuna paid a visit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday to apologize for a traffic accident resulting from his driving under the influence of alcohol on Tuesday night.
"Gukuna offered his apology during a meeting with John C.T. Feng [
According to Chang, Gukuna apologized to Feng for his drunken driving and is willing to assume full responsibility for the damage caused when his sedan hit a compact car on Chungshan North Road.
The driver of the other car reported the case to a nearby police station. The police officers who arrived at the scene took the two drivers back to their station for questioning. The officers tested Gukuna's blood-alcohol level and found that he was over the limit. Gukuna then disclosed his identity.
Gukuna expressed willingness to pay compensation to the other driver, who agreed to settle the case, and the police escorted Gukuna back to his home in Tienmu.
The police wanted to bring criminal charges against Gukuna for endangering public safety, but the Taipei Prosecutors' Office pointed out that as an ambassador, Gukuna enjoys diplomatic immunity.
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