Murder Indictment in Traffic Case

The rare application of murder charges for intentional or highly reckless driving causing death.

1. Reiwa 6 (Wa) No. 37 - Murder, Negligent Driving Causing Injury, and Road Traffic Law Violations

2. Jurisdiction: Japan (2025)
3. Original Case: Reiwa 6 (Wa) 37 - Murder, Negligent Driving Causing Injury, Road Traffic Act Violations
4. VictimsKeiko YamamotoDefendantsKim Yong-suProsecutorsKenji NakamuraDefense AttorneysTaro SuzukiJudgesHiroshi TanakaInstitutionsOsaka District CourtOsaka District Public Prosecutors OfficeOsaka Prefectural Police
5. Case Tags: Dangerous Driving Causing Death;Murder Indictment in Traffic Case;Hit-and-Run;Zainichi Korean Defendant