Key Facts
• On September 6, a 17-year-old boy drove a motorcycle under the influence of alcohol.
• The incident occurred in Chuo Ward, Chiba City, Japan.
• The boy struck and killed a 63-year-old male pedestrian crossing the road.
• The suspect, a construction worker, had been drinking with five friends at a nearby bar.
• A 17-year-old high school student was riding as a passenger on the motorcycle.
• Surveillance footage showed the motorcycle was unable to maintain a straight path.
• The boy admitted to driving drunk and colliding with the pedestrian.
• Police are investigating the amount of alcohol consumed by the group.
Summary
A 17-year-old boy was arrested in Chiba City for dangerous driving resulting in death after hitting a 63-year-old pedestrian while driving a motorcycle under the influence of alcohol. The incident occurred on September 6, following the boy’s visit to a bar with five friends. A high school student was also a passenger on the motorcycle. Surveillance footage revealed erratic driving, and the boy admitted to the charges. Authorities are further investigating the group’s alcohol consumption.
