Pirates' Jung Ho Kang: Charged with DUI, leaving scene of accident

Kang has been arrested and charged with DUI and leaving the scene of an accident in Seoul, South Korea, Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

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This confirms reports from local media about Kang's arrest. The Pirates are looking into the incident and are expected to issue a statement later Thursday night. According to Biertempfel, no injuries resulted from the two-car collision, but Kang fled and was apprehended shortly thereafter. He spent much of the season under investigation by Chicago police for a sexual assault allegation but criminal charges have not been filed against Kang in relation to that case.