TOKYO, Sep 10 (News On Japan) - A male taxi driver has been arrested following the death of man who was dragged 2 kilometers after a hit-and-run incident in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo.
The taxi driver, Katsuhiko Fukunaga (63), is suspected of hitting and fleeing after running over Iimura Shu (55) in Setagaya Ward shortly after 1 AM on September 9.
According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police, Fukunaga is believed to have had passengers in his taxi at the time and dragged Iimura for 2 kilometers after the initial impact.
Iimura was later confirmed dead after being hit by another taxi.
Fukunaga denies the allegations, saying, "I thought I had hit a metal pole or something."
There are suspicions that Mr. Iimura had been hit by a motorcycle just before the hit-and-run, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Police are also questioning the man who was riding the motorcycle.
Source: ANNnewsCH