On the 19th, at a pedestrian crossing in Ginowan City, Okinawa Prefecture, a mini passenger car crashed into a pushcart carrying nursery school children, and seven kindergarten children were transported to a hospital. On the other hand, it was found in an interview with investigative officials that he had stated that he was absentminded and did not look closely at the signal.
Shortly after 9:00 a.m. on the 19th, in Isa, Ginowan City, a hand-pulled cart carrying 7 nursery school children aged between 1 and 2 years old was crossing a pedestrian crossing when it was hit by a running light passenger car. All were taken to hospital.
According to the police, although there are children who have suffered cuts, they are all conscious, and so far there are no serious injuries.
Yuka Ikehara, a 21-year-old company employee from Nakagusuku Village who was driving a mini-vehicle, was arrested on the spot on suspicion of negligent driving injury.
According to the police, he admitted to the charges, saying, "There is no doubt that he collided with a kindergarten child who was crossing."
In addition, an interview with investigators revealed that she had stated that she was dazed and didn't look closely at the signal.
A nursery teacher who was leading the child said, ``I was crossing a pedestrian crossing with a green light when a car crashed into me.'' Police suspected that the employee may have ignored the signal. are investigating the status of