Key Facts
• August 13, 2025, 11:00 AM: Incident occurred in Iwaki City, Fukushima.
• A 46-year-old unemployed man hit a pedestrian with his car.
• The man fled the scene after the accident.
• He was arrested on suspicion of negligent driving causing injury and violating traffic laws.
• The suspect admitted to the charges, stating, “I didn’t know what to do.”
• The victim, a woman visiting Iwaki City, was injured but sustained only minor injuries.
• The accident happened while the victim was returning from shopping.
Summary
A 46-year-old unemployed man was arrested in Iwaki City, Fukushima, on August 13, 2025, for a hit-and-run incident. The man struck a pedestrian, a woman visiting the city, causing minor injuries. He fled the scene but later admitted to the charges, explaining he panicked and didn’t know how to respond. The incident occurred around 11:00 AM while the victim was returning from shopping. Authorities charged the man with negligent driving causing injury and traffic law violations.
