19-year-old killed in accident: No trace of brake, likely due to wrong pedal press Fukushima. A male university student was killed and the other person was unconscious and in critical condition.
Police arrested Hideko Omokawa (72), a part-time employee living in the town who was driving the light passenger car, at the scene and are investigating her on suspicion of negligent driving resulting in death or injury. Police believe the driver may have mistakenly pressed the accelerator and brake, and are investigation the circumstances in detail.