Police inspect the car that was driven into a group of people, killing one and injuring 15.

The person killed was Shiho Nagano. Thirteen victims, including Nagano, are students of Yamasaki Junior High-School in Miyanojo. The 32-year-old woman driver, a policeman and a teacher at the school were injured in the accident.

A witness said the car mowed into the students from behind at high speed and stopped after striking a utility pole.

Investigators said they would wait for the driver to recover before arresting her on suspicion of professional negligence resulting in death and injury.

The Japan Times Weekly: Feb. 26, 2005
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