SHIZUOKA (TR) – Prosecutors on Monday announced that it had filed summary indictments against actress Ryoko Hirosue in connection with an accident she caused while driving at a high speed in Kakegawa City, reports Nippon News Network (Dec. 22).
In April, Hirosue was driving her car inside a tunnel on the Shin-Tomei Expressway in Kakegawa City when she rear-ended a large truck.
In November, Hirosue was referred to prosecutors on suspicion of negligent driving resulting in injury, for causing a broken bone to a passenger in her car.
On Monday, the Kakegawa District Public Prosecutors Office filed summary indictments against Hirosue at the Kakegawa Summary Court for negligent driving resulting in injury.
According to the indictment, Hirosue caused the accident by changing lanes while traveling at approximately 185 kilometers per hour.
Hirosue was also accused of assaulting a nurse at the hospital where she was taken after the incident. However, the Hamamatsu branch of the local prosecutors’ office decided on Monday to not indict her, deciding to “defer the prosecution.”
Agency’s statement
Hirosue’s agency posted a statement on its website. The statement read, “On behalf of her agency, we would like to once again offer our deepest apologies for the great concern and inconvenience caused to those who have been affected by this case, as well as to the many other people involved and to all of her continued supporters.”
The agency continued, “We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to all of the fans and all those involved who have continued to offer kind words and understanding despite the circumstances.”
The agency also reported, “Ryoko Hirosue takes this incident very seriously, and as her lawyer has stated, is sincerely addressing her actions and making it her top priority to carefully manage her physical and mental condition, including her daily life, under the guidance of a doctor.”
The agency concluded, “We respect his attitude and, with the understanding of all parties involved, will avoid making hasty decisions and will respond carefully to each issue. We would appreciate your continued support.”
