Driver arrested at scene of Yokosuka crash that injured eight

japantimes.co.jpPublished: 5/6/2025

Summary

The 31-year-old man was arrested after a devastating multi-vehicle crash in Yokosuka, involving eight injured people, including two children, who suffered minor injuries. He was charged with drunken driving following a breathalyzer test showing his blood alcohol level was three times the legal limit. The accident occurred around 11:20 am near Yokosuka-chuo Station during heavy foot traffic, with his vehicle first colliding with a stationary bus before causing further damage to multiple vehicles on impact.