Key Facts
• August 5, early morning: A car hit a motorbike in Matsuyama City.
• The car, pursued by police, fled the scene after the collision.
• Victim: A 67-year-old man suffered severe injuries, including broken ribs.
• Incident captured on surveillance camera: Car hit motorbike and sped away.
• Approximately 20 seconds later, police car seen chasing the suspect vehicle.
• Suspect vehicle: A white car, initially pursued for running a red light.
• Police unaware of the collision until a passerby reported it.
• Investigation ongoing: Authorities analyzing surveillance footage to locate the suspect.
Summary
A hit-and-run incident occurred on August 5 in Matsuyama City, where a car being pursued by police struck a motorbike and fled. The 67-year-old motorbike rider sustained severe injuries, including broken ribs, and was hospitalized. Surveillance footage revealed the collision and subsequent police pursuit of the white car, which had initially been chased for running a red light. Police were unaware of the collision until a passerby reported it. Investigations are ongoing, with authorities analyzing footage to track the suspect vehicle.
