Key Facts
• October 20, morning: Incident occurred on a prefectural road in Chikugo City, Fukuoka.
• A 56-year-old man standing beside a parked car was struck by a light vehicle.
• The victim suffered a pelvic fracture and other injuries, requiring four weeks to recover.
• The driver, 75-year-old company executive Kiseki Yuasa, fled the scene.
• Yuasa was arrested on suspicion of negligent driving injury and violating the Road Traffic Act.
• Police identified Yuasa through security camera footage.
• Yuasa partially denied the charges, claiming he did not realize he hit a person.
Summary
A 75-year-old company executive, Kiseki Yuasa, was arrested for a hit-and-run incident in Chikugo City, Fukuoka, on October 20. Yuasa allegedly struck a 56-year-old man standing beside a parked car, causing severe injuries, including a pelvic fracture. Despite the injuries, Yuasa fled the scene. Police identified him using security camera footage. During questioning, Yuasa admitted to causing the accident but denied realizing he had hit a person. He faces charges of negligent driving injury and violating the Road Traffic Act. The victim is expected to recover in four weeks.
