On May 21st (Saturday), Kota MIZUNUMA's ordinary passenger car was involved in an accident while driving in traffic on Route 8, near 5-13 Kamiyoga, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, due to a short distance to the vehicle in front, resulting in a collision with a stopped vehicle ahead.
Furthermore, there were no injuries to the family members (1 male, 1 female, and 1 child) in the vehicle that was rear-ended, nor to Kota MIZUNUMA.
We sincerely apologize for the great inconvenience caused to everyone involved.
The club will issue a strict warning to Kota MIZUNUMA and will ensure that all players and related personnel are thoroughly committed to traffic safety to prevent recurrence.
 

1. Date and Time of Occurrence
Around 4:40 PM on Saturday, May 21, 2016

2. Location of Occurrence
5-13 Kamiyoga, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

3. Overview
A regular passenger car driven by Kota MIZUNUMA was involved in an accident while traveling in traffic on the Circular Route 8 near 5-13 Kamiyoga, Setagaya, Tokyo, where it collided with the rear of a stopped vehicle (regular passenger car) due to a short following distance.
There are no injuries to the family (1 male, 1 female, and 1 child) who were in the vehicle that was rear-ended, nor to Kota MIZUNUMA.
After the incident occurred, we promptly contacted the police and other relevant parties to respond.

◆Kota MIZUNUMA's Comment
"I have caused an accident due to my negligence. I sincerely apologize to the family members in the vehicle ahead. I will be careful to ensure that such an accident does not happen again. I am truly sorry for the inconvenience caused."