Police on Sunday arrested a 31-year-old woman over the hit-and-run of a 71-year-old man in Nagareyama, Chiba Prefecture, on Saturday night.
According to police, Yajiro Akita was hit by a car at about 8:20 p.m. Saturday. He suffered severe head injuries and remained in a coma on Sunday, Fuji TV reported.
On Sunday afternoon, police traced the owner of the car and arrested Masumi Ochi on a charge of negligent driving resulting in injury. She was quoted by police as saying she panicked and kept going after she hit the man.
© Japan Today
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Mirai Hayashi
@doctorshankar
not true. If anything, the law takes hit and run very seriously. Hit and run is not just a fine-able offense anymore. This woman will do some time for this. And if the victim dies, she will do some serious time.
Cortes Elijah
Ive nearly been hit by dangerous drivers many times...and the have the hide to honk at me. I just give them my middle finger and they usually get the picture!
Lowly
I wonder what such a charge means? Jail time, loss of license? Will she be shunned and lose her job?
Lowly
I heard ppl went to jail for stuff like this, wanted to know for sure. If a fine, probably not anywhere near small.
Get Real
Hopefully all four for this stupid immorality.
Scnadal.Lova
i would panic too but i wouldnt just leave the man for deads.
DudeDeuce
One small misstep and your life can be ruined.
Lowly
makes me afraid to drive a car. I've been on bicycle and trains for a loooong time. I'd be really afraid of hitting someone, especially in this crowded country.
doctorshankar
it will end up **in a small fine amount for the lady.