Japan continues work to end drunken driving 20 years after tragedy
A drunken driving incident in Fukuoka Prefecture that killed three children in 2006 became a turning point for the prefecture and the government to impose stricter regulations.
Fukuoka Prefecture held a conference on Tuesday to continue efforts in eradicating drunken driving in Japan, 20 years after a tragic incident occurred. In 2006, a drunk driver collided with another vehicle, causing it to plummet off a bridge and kill three young children. This event served as a pivotal moment for both the prefecture and the central government to enforce more stringent regulations regarding drunk driving.
Kaori Onuma, a 49-year-old mother of the deceased children, emphasized on Monday that the responsibility lies with adults to foster a better society, stating, "Us adults are the ones who can drive. It is the mission of the adults who create the base for a better society." She added that innocent lives should not be cut short due to drunk driving.
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