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Man arrested over fatal hit-and-run involving two women in Kanagawa
A truck driver was arrested over a fatal hit-and-run in Ebina, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
Police say he was driving a large truck at about 3:10 p.m.
on November 13 when it struck two women crossing at an intersection.
Both women died after being hit.
Police suspect the driver left without helping them, and arrested him on suspicion of negligent driving causing deaths and fleeing the scene.
He told police he knew nothing about the crash and denies the allegations.
Police found the truck in Sagamihara and questioned the driver.
They are working to identify the women and establish how the collision happened.
A 49-year-old man was arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Ebina, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Police allege that he struck two women walking in a crosswalk with a large truck and left without helping them.
The women died, and their identities and the detailed cause of the crash are under investigation.
The man denies the allegations, saying he knows nothing about the accident.
- Who
- A 49-year-old company employee from Midori Ward, Sagamihara, was arrested; two women died.
- What
- Police allege that he struck the women with a large truck and fled without helping them.
- When
- The crash allegedly happened at about 3:10 p.m. on November 13; the man was arrested on November 14.
- Where
- At an intersection in Shimoimaizumi, Ebina, Kanagawa Prefecture.
- Why
- The detailed cause of the crash is under investigation.
Kanagawa Prefectural Police
The arrested man
Allegation
Kanagawa Prefectural Police
Police allege he struck two women with a large truck and fled without helping them.
The arrested man
He denies the allegations.
Account of the accident
Kanagawa Prefectural Police
Police say the crash occurred at an intersection in Ebina.
The arrested man
He said, “I know nothing at all about the accident.
A large truck allegedly struck two women walking in a crosswalk at an intersection in Ebina.
Police found the truck in Midori Ward, Sagamihara, and questioned the suspect.
Police arrested the 49-year-old man on suspicion of negligent driving causing death and a hit-and-run.
- Deaths
- Two women
- Suspect
- 49-year-old company employee from Midori Ward, Sagamihara
- Crash location
- Shimoimaizumi, Ebina, Kanagawa Prefecture
- Alleged vehicle
- Large truck
- Alleged crash time
- About 3:10 p.m. on November 13
- Arrest
- November 14
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What people are saying
I know nothing at all about the accident.