South Korean Man, 68, Arrested Over Drunk Driving Collision With Motorcycle at Nagoya Intersection, Injuring Rider
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Aichi Prefectural Police announced on August 22, 2026 that they had arrested a South Korean national, 68, on suspicion of dangerous driving resulting in injury. According to CBC TV and Tokai TV, he is accused of driving under the influence of alcohol around 10:25 p.m. that day and colliding with an oncoming motorcycle while turning right at an intersection in Minato Ward, Nagoya City. The motorcycle rider, 52, suffered a serious injury, fracturing a bone below his eye.
A breath test found the suspect's blood alcohol level exceeded the legal limit. He has reportedly admitted to the allegations under questioning.
Current status: Whether the case will be referred for prosecution remains unclear as of this writing. This article will be updated as further details emerge.
Editorial Perspective
No decision on indictment has been made at this stage, so this article reflects information from the investigative phase. An arrest is only one step in criminal procedure and does not establish guilt (the presumption of innocence). According to National Police Agency and Ministry of Justice statistics, the number of Penal Code cases involving foreign nationals visiting Japan has risen for two consecutive years since 2023, but remains below its mid-2000s peak (related article). A single case does not necessarily reflect the broader statistical trend; further developments are worth watching.