Key Facts
• On January 2, around 2 p.m., a 49-year-old construction worker from Matsuyama Kanaya, Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, drove under the influence.
• He rear-ended a light wagon vehicle waiting at a traffic signal on a prefectural road in Matsuyama Sengoku, Osaki City.
• The 40s male driver of the wagon suffered a minor bruise on his left hand.
• Police detected alcohol exceeding the legal limit via breathalyzer after noticing the suspect’s alcohol odor.
• The suspect admitted to drinking beer and sake before driving.
• The man was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving and negligent driving causing injury.
• Police are investigating the circumstances leading to the accident.
Summary
A 49-year-old construction worker from Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, was arrested on January 2 for drunk driving and causing injury in a rear-end collision. Around 2 p.m., after consuming beer and sake, he drove his light passenger car and collided with a light wagon vehicle stopped at a traffic signal in Matsuyama Sengoku. The other driver, a man in his 40s, sustained a minor bruise on his left hand. Police officers responding to the accident detected the suspect’s alcohol odor and confirmed his blood alcohol level exceeded the legal limit through a breathalyzer test. The suspect admitted to the charges, and authorities continue to investigate the details surrounding the incident.
