Key Facts
• On August 19, 2024, a hit-and-run occurred in Nagoya’s Minami Ward.
• A 51-year-old man, Ryo Kawaguchi, was arrested on September 2, 2025.
• The suspect hit a 47-year-old cyclist at a crosswalk, causing a spinal injury.
• The incident happened as the suspect turned left at a signalized intersection.
• Police identified the suspect using dashcam and security camera footage.
• The investigation lasted over a year before the suspect was found in Chikusa Ward.
• The suspect has remained silent during police questioning.
Summary
A 51-year-old man, Ryo Kawaguchi, was arrested in Nagoya’s Chikusa Ward on September 2, 2025, for a hit-and-run incident that occurred over a year ago. On August 19, 2024, Kawaguchi struck a 47-year-old cyclist at a crosswalk in Minami Ward while driving a compact car and fled the scene. The cyclist sustained a spinal injury. Police identified Kawaguchi as the suspect through dashcam and security camera footage and conducted a year-long investigation. Despite his arrest, Kawaguchi has chosen to remain silent during questioning.
