Key Facts
• June 26, 2025: Incident occurred in Yaizu City, Shizuoka.
• A 52-year-old male company employee was arrested for a hit-and-run.
• The suspect allegedly hit three male middle school students with his car’s side mirror.
• The incident happened around 8:00 AM in the Kodotsu area.
• All three students sustained minor injuries, including bruises on their left shoulders.
• Fragments of the car’s side mirror were found at the scene.
• Surveillance footage helped police identify the vehicle.
• The suspect denies the charges, claiming he does not remember the incident.
Summary
A 52-year-old man from Yaizu City, Shizuoka, was arrested on suspicion of a hit-and-run involving three middle school students on June 26, 2025. The incident occurred around 8:00 AM in the Kodotsu area, where the suspect’s car’s side mirror allegedly struck the students as they were commuting to school. All three boys sustained minor injuries, including bruises on their left shoulders. Police identified the vehicle using fragments of the side mirror left at the scene and surveillance footage. Despite the evidence, the suspect denies the charges, claiming he does not recall the incident.
