Key Facts
• August 6, 2025, 7:00 AM: Incident occurred on a national highway in Ichinomiya City, Aichi.
• A 55-year-old truck driver, Katsuyuki Wada, was arrested for a fatal hit-and-run.
• Victim: 19-year-old Kohei Okouchi, a company employee from Kitanagoya City.
• Wada’s truck collided with Okouchi’s motorcycle, causing his death on the spot.
• Wada admitted to the charges, stating, “I caused the death of the motorcyclist.”
• Police confirmed Wada fled the scene after the collision.
Summary
A 55-year-old truck driver, Katsuyuki Wada, was arrested in Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture, for a fatal hit-and-run incident on August 6, 2025. Wada’s truck collided with a motorcycle ridden by 19-year-old Kohei Okouchi, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident occurred around 7:00 AM on a national highway. Despite the collision, Wada fled the scene but later admitted to the charges, acknowledging his responsibility for the victim’s death. Police are continuing their investigation into the case.
