Driver apologizes for violent key-throwing attack over parking reminder in Vietnam

The man visited Nghe An Friendship General Hospital on Monday evening to check on the victim, whose injuries required three stitches, apologize and pay compensation, V.T.P., the eatery owner and the woman's husband, said.

His family has accepted the apology and agreed to let the matter go.

A leader of the Hung Nguyen Commune police confirmed that the man had admitted his wrongdoing during a police interview before visiting the victim at the hospital to apologize.

Police are continuing to compile documents and handle the case in accordance with regulations.

The incident occurred at around 8 pm on November 1, when the man drove to an eatery on Ngo Duc Mai Street, near its intersection with National Highway 46 in Hung Nguyen Commune.

After the female owner reminded him that he had parked facing against the direction of traffic, the man shouted insults at her and threw his car keys, striking her in the face.

The woman suffered bleeding injuries and required three stitches. 

She was taken to Nghe An Friendship General Hospital for treatment and monitoring.

The incident sparked public outrage, with many calling for strict action against the man's aggressive behavior.