Episode 9 of Crash takes viewers on a whirlwind journey, weaving together the
hit-and-run case with a shocking revelation from the past. The episode opens
with a devastating hit-and-run, leaving So-hee's father critically injured. As
the TCI team investigates, they discover a web of corruption and deceit reaching
the highest echelons of power.
Unveiling the Hit-and-Run Culprit:
The investigation leads the team to Jung-wook, the son of Commissioner General Myung-hak. Despite the evidence against him, Jung-wook utilizes his privilege and influence to evade responsibility. Meanwhile, So-hee, fueled by grief and frustration, confronts Jung-wook head-on.
A surprising turn of events unfolds when Lee Byung-chan, a club employee, takes the blame for the hit-and-run. While So-hee remains unconvinced, the lack of concrete evidence forces the team to back down.
Unearthing Secrets from the Past:
Yeon-ho, driven by a personal connection to the case, digs deeper. He reveals a shocking truth to So-hee – Jung-wook has a history of manipulating situations to his advantage. Years ago, Jung-wook, along with Kyung-soo and Jae-young, were involved in a hit-and-run accident with Myung-hak's car. Jung-wook pinned the blame on Kyung-soo to escape repercussions.
A Conspiracy Unravels:
Chae-man, ostracized for his previous investigation into the Lee Hyun-soo case, returns with a crucial piece of information. He reveals a discrepancy in the emergency call from the night of the accident, suggesting a missing four-minute window. Further investigation leads them to a journalist who was silenced and a photograph that exposes a vital clue – the skid marks on the road match the tires on Myung-hak's car.
Memories Resurface and Identities Revealed:
As Yeon-ho revisits the scene of the past accident, fragmented memories begin to return. He realizes he was manipulated by Myung-hak to confess to a crime he didn't commit. It was Jung-wook and the others who caused the accident that took Lee Hyun-soo's life.
The team leader, Chae-man, connects the dots. He reveals that the perpetrator who killed Jae-young had a prosthetic leg. This revelation, coupled with Jung-sub's suspicious behavior, throws a spotlight on Kim Min-sung, the forensics officer. Yeon-ho recognizes him – it's actually Kim Hyun-min, Lee Hyun-soo's husband, leading to a jaw-dropping cliffhanger that promises explosive consequences in the next episode.