On May 21st (Sat), Kota MIZUNUMA's passenger car was driving on the Route 8 loop, near 5-13 Kamikitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, in the middle of a traffic jam. The distance between the car and the car in front was short, causing an accident where it collided with the stopped car in front.
Furthermore, there were no injuries to the family (1 male, 1 female, 1 child) who were riding in the vehicle that was rear-ended, nor to player Kota MIZUNUMA.
In addition, we apologize from the bottom of our hearts for any inconvenience caused to those involved.
The club will issue a strict warning to player Kota MIZUNUMA and will thoroughly promote traffic safety to all players and staff to prevent future incidents.
1. Date and Time of Occurrence
May 21, 2016 (Saturday) around 4:40 PM
2. Location
5-13 Kamiiyake, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
3. Overview
Kota MIZUNUMA's passenger car was involved in an accident where it rear-ended a car (passenger car) in front of it while driving on the Route 8 loop road in the vicinity of 5-13 Kamikitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, in heavy traffic with short following distance.
The family (1 male, 1 female, 1 child) who were riding in the car that was rear-ended, Kota MIZUNUMA was not injured.
After the accident, we promptly contacted the police and other relevant parties to respond.
◆Kota MIZUNUMA Player Comment
"I caused an accident due to my carelessness. I sincerely apologize to the family who was riding in the car in front. I will make sure to be more careful and never cause such an accident again. I am truly sorry for the inconvenience caused."