Negligent Driving Resulting in Death

Legal case concerning a charge of negligent driving causing death under Japanese traffic law.

1. Case of Negligent Driving Causing Death (Reiwa 7 (Wa) No. 108)

2. Jurisdiction: Japan (April 12, 2025)
3. Original Case: Reiwa 7 (wa) 108 Kashitsu Unten Chishi Hikoku Jiken
4. VictimsHanako SuzukiDefendantsKenji TanakaPlaintiffsTaro SuzukiProsecutorsYuki NakamuraDefense AttorneysSatoshi ItoJudgesKazumi YamamotoInstitutionsTokyo District CourtTokyo District Public Prosecutors OfficeTokyo Metropolitan Police Department
5. Case Tags: Negligent Driving Resulting in Death;Traffic Accident;Japanese Criminal Procedure;Elderly Drivers

1. Negligent Driving Resulting in Death Case

2. Jurisdiction: Japan (2026-03-20)
3. Original Case: 過失運転致死被告事件
4. Key Figures: Mitsuyo Mizutani (defendant); A family of five from Shizuoka Prefecture and a 56-year-old male employee from Saitama Prefecture (victims)
5. Case Tags: Negligent Driving Resulting in Death;Distracted Driving;Multi-vehicle Collision;Expressway Accident