Hit-and-run crash kills two; driver still at large

CHIBA —

Police said Tuesday they are searching for three young men who fled from a traffic accident in Asahi, Chiba Prefecture. Two people died in the accident which occurred at around 11 p.m. Monday.

Shigeru Kojima, 65, and Akiko Omiya, 65, were both killed when their car was hit by an oncoming vehicle, Fuji TV reported. Police say Kojima and Omiya were traveling in a small, lightweight car that did not offer much protection from the impact. Eyewitnesses say three young men fled from the other vehicle following the accident.

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    Wakarimasen

    If they have the car they will soon have the driver.

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    rickyvee

    underage joy-riders again?

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    Matthew Simon

    Maybe they will turn themselves in when the guilt gets to them.

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    darknuts

    Kinda stupid to flee and leave the car. Unless the car is stolen, they will be easily found and will be in even more trouble.

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