Nagoya driver arrested after minibus collision kills two pedestrians
An 85-year-old bus driver has been taken into custody on suspicion of causing death and fleeing the scene after a minibus struck two pedestrians at an intersection on May 29.
Nagoya police have arrested an 85-year-old bus driver on suspicion of hit-and-run and other charges following a fatal traffic incident in Minami Ward. The arrest, reported by NHK News Japan on May 30, comes after the driver allegedly fled the scene of a collision that resulted in the deaths of two pedestrians.
The incident occurred on the evening of May 29 at an intersection within Minami Ward. According to police, a minibus driven by the suspect struck a man and a woman, both of whom died as a result of the impact. Following the collision, the driver left the area without stopping to render assistance or report the accident.
The suspect, who resides in Nakagawa Ward, was apprehended by authorities. He is being held on suspicion of causing death through negligence and failing to report the accident, alongside charges related to hit-and-run behaviour. The specific details regarding the circumstances leading to the collision, such as traffic signal status or mechanical issues, have not been disclosed in initial reports.
Authorities have not yet released the identities or full names of the two deceased pedestrians. Investigations into the precise cause of the accident are ongoing, with police examining the scene and reviewing evidence to determine the exact sequence of events that led to the fatalities.
The driver is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Legal proceedings will determine whether the charges of hit-and-run and causing death are substantiated. The case highlights the ongoing scrutiny surrounding traffic safety and accountability for commercial vehicle operators in urban areas.
