A high-school student who was driving without a license died in a car crash Tuesday.

The victim was said to have crashed into a retaining wall and utility pole in Yeosu, South Jeolla Province, around 4 a.m.

He was rushed to a hospital but was pronounced dead, according to police.

(Yonhap)
(Yonhap)

The student, who lived in Gwangju, reportedly drove a rental car to meet a friend in Yeosu after drinking with his friends.

Police are currently investigating the exact cause of the incident.

By Kim Jee-min ()