A car accident in Hyogo's Ono city resulted in the deaths of a man in his 70s and a teenage girl, while another teenage girl is being treated for injuries.
On the evening of the 24th, around 10:50 PM, a car collided with the median strip on National Route 175 in the city of Ono, Hyogo Prefecture. The driver, a man in his 70s, and a teenage girl sitting in the backseat both lost their lives in the crash, while another teenage girl in the front passenger seat sustained minor injuries and is currently undergoing treatment. Witnesses reported that rain was falling at the time of the accident, which could be a factor in the crash.
The Ono police department reported that the vehicle was traveling southward on a straight road with three lanes in each direction when it apparently veered off course after entering an intersection and struck the median strip head-on. Authorities believe that the two deceased females were the grandchildren of the deceased male driver, and they are working on confirming their identities while investigating the cause of the accident.
This tragic incident highlights the dangers of driving in inclement weather conditions, particularly in regions like Hyogo, where rainy weather is prevalent. The police will likely examine various factors, including potential speeding or loss of control due to wet conditions, to determine what led to this fatal collision.
