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On September 3, 2014 at around 1:30AM ([[Korean Standard Time|KST]]), the group was involved in a serious car accident while returning to Seoul after attending the recording of KBS "Open Concert" at [[Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology|DGIST]] (and thus completing promotions for "Kiss Kiss").<ref name="koreatimes">{{cite web |title=Ladies' Code member EunB dies in the car accident |date=September 2, 2014 |publisher=The Korea Times |accessdate=September 2, 2014}}</ref><ref name="openconcert">{{cite web |url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140914000146 |title=Final performance of ill-fated Ladies' Code to be revealed on TV |last=Ock |first=Hyun-ju |date=September 14, 2014 |publisher=The Korea Herald |accessdate=September 14, 2014}}</ref> The group's manager, Mr. Park (who was driving the van) had been speeding, driving {{Convert|137|km/h|mph|abbr=on|0}} in a {{Convert|100|km/h|mph|abbr=on|0}} zone for a distance of {{Convert|30|km|miles|abbr=on|0}}.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0103_201409271149537265 |title=레이디스코드 차량, 사고 당시 137km 과속 |last=Oh |first=Hang-dong |date=September 27, 2014 |publisher=YTN |accessdate=September 28, 2014 |language=Korean}}</ref> Rainy conditions made the road slippery, which caused Park to suddenly lose control of the vehicle, causing the group's van to hydroplane and skid several times before crashing into a protective wall in the vicinity of the [[Singal-dong|Singal Junction]] on [[Yeongdong Expressway]].<ref>{{cite web |script-title=ko:'레이디스 코드' 은비, 교통사고로 숨져 |url=http://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0103_201409030531424909 |date=September 3, 2014 |publisher=YTN News |accessdate=September 2, 2014 |language=Korean}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |script-title=ko:레이디스코드 측 "차량 뒷바퀴 빠져 사고, 권리세 중태"(전문포함) |url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201409030848362410 |date=September 3, 2014 |publisher=Newsen |accessdate=September 2, 2014 |language=Korean}}</ref>

EunB was declared dead on arrival ([[Dead on arrival|D.O.A.]]) by the time the paramedics reached Sungbin Medical Center, while the remaining six passengers were rushed to various hospitals.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/310213 |script-title=ko:'교통사고' 레이디스 코드, 고은비 사망, 이소정 권리세 중상 |date=September 3, 2014 |publisher=10 Asia |accessdate=September 3, 2014 |language=Korean}}</ref><ref name="billboardusa">{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6236640/ladies-code-involved-in-fatal-car-accident-eunb-dead-two-members |title=Ladies' Code Involved in Fatal Car Accident: EunB Dead, Two Members Severely Injured |date=September 3, 2014 |publisher=Billboard |accessdate=September 3, 2014}}</ref> Sojung and RiSe, who suffered the most serious injuries, were taken to the [[Catholic University of Korea]] St. Vincent's Hospital in [[Suwon]], listed under critical condition. RiSe's condition quickly deteriorated and she was moved to Ajou University Hospital, where she eventually passed awaydied four days later on September 7, 2014.<ref>{{cite web |last1=이 |first1=승록 |script-title=ko:레이디스코드 권리세, 7일 오전 끝내 세상 떠났다 |url=http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=shm&sid1=106&oid=117&aid=0002506415 |publisher=MyDaily |accessdate=September 7, 2014 |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/75499/ladiescode-rises-passes |title=LADIES′ CODE RiSe Passes Away at the Age of 23 |publisher=MWave (MNet) |date=September 7, 2014 |accessdate=September 7, 2014}}</ref> Sojung's condition has since been reported as stabilized.<ref>{{cite web |script-title=ko:리세, 7시간째 세차례 걸쳐 대수술.."아직 진행 중" |url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1109945302 |date=September 3, 2014 |publisher=Osen |accessdate=September 2, 2014 |language=Korean}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.tf.co.kr/read/entertain/1406064.htm |title=레이디스코드 권리세, 위급 수술 끝…9시간 잘 버텼다 |date=September 3, 2014 |publisher=The Fact |accessdate=September 3, 2014}}</ref> Ashley, Zuny, Park, and one stylist also sustained minor injuries.<ref name="billboardusa" /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/310213 |title='교통사고' 레이디스 코드, 고은비 사망, 이소정 권리세 중상 |publisher=10 Asia |accessdate=September 3, 2014}}</ref> On October 29, Ashley and Zuny were released from the hospital and spent time recovering at their respective homes, while Sojung was moved to a hospital in her hometown of [[Wonju]].<ref name=NateRecovery>{{cite news |script-title=ko:레이디스코드 측 "소정 애슐리 주니 건강호전, 심적 안정 필요" |url=http://news.nate.com/view/20141022n50915|work=Newsen|publisher=Nate |accessdate=October 28, 2014 |language=Korean |date=October 23, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|script-title=ko:레이디스코드 소정·애슐리·주니, 가족들 곁으로…안정 취하는 중 |url=http://star.mk.co.kr/new/view.php?mc=ST&no=1346545&year=2014|accessdate=October 29, 2014|work=Star News|date=October 23, 2014|language=Korean}}</ref> They returned to their group's dorm in Seoul on November 12, with Sojung continuing to receive outpatient treatment.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=shm&sid1=106&oid=213&aid=0000580086 |script-title=ko:레이디스코드 측 "소정 애슐리 주니 건강호전, 심적 안정 필요" |date=November 12, 2014 |work=TVReport |publisher=Naver |accessdate=November 12, 2014 |language=Korean}}</ref>

The investigation conducted by the National Institute of Scientific Investigation (NISI), revealed and confirmed that the cause of the accident was due to driving over the posted speed limit and that the van's back tire came off due to the impact of the van crashing into the protective wall.<ref name="bizherald">{{cite web |url=http://biz.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=20141020001218 |title=국과수 “레이디스코드 사고 차량 결함 없어” |date=October 20, 2014 |website=biz.heraldcorp.com |publisher=The Korea Herald |accessdate=October 20, 2014}}</ref> It had been reported that none of the van's airbags deployed at the time of impact, while witness accounts state that the vehicle rolled over multiple times after it hit the protective wall. An ambulance worker who was at the scene later reported that he did "not recall undoing any seat belts" as he attempted to help the injured passengers.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=201409172131321135&ext=na |script-title=ko:레이디스코드 사고 목격자, "흔들리는 차량 피해 방호벽 박아" |date=September 17, 2014 |publisher=MyDaily |accessdate=September 17, 2014 |language=Korean}}</ref>