Unlicensed Thai Man Arrested for Hit-and-Run in Japan

A 34-year-old Thai man was arrested in Japan for allegedly driving without a license and fleeing a crash scene in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture. The July 2024 incident involved the suspect crashing a truck into a car stopped at a red light, resulting in injuries to the car's driver.

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Police reports indicate that when a passenger accompanying the suspect attempted to manage the situation, the suspect fled on foot. The suspect, a demolition worker from Ibaraki Prefecture, admitted to driving illegally to earn money. Difficulties in tracking him down arose due to his lack of a residence card and driving license.

Authorities took considerable time to apprehend the suspect. He confessed that his fear of arrest without a visa prompted his escape.

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