Key Facts
• August 6, 2025, early morning: Accident occurred on National Route 1 in Mishima City.
• 3:45 AM: Tow truck descending a slope from Hakone crashed into a ramen shop’s wall.
• The truck toppled a utility pole and stopped after hitting a construction company.
• Driver: A man in his 50s from Tokai City, Aichi Prefecture.
• No injuries reported, including the driver.
• Cause: Suspected brake failure due to overuse while descending the slope.
• Police are investigating the detailed cause of the accident.
Summary
On August 6, 2025, a tow truck accident occurred on National Route 1 in Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture. At 3:45 AM, the truck, driven by a man in his 50s from Tokai City, Aichi Prefecture, descended a slope from Hakone and crashed into a ramen shop’s wall. It then toppled a utility pole before stopping after hitting a construction company. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. According to the construction company owner, the brakes likely failed due to overuse while descending. Police are conducting a detailed investigation into the incident.
