In a recent case escalating the fight against crime, a Japanese individual is being indicted for murder due to an alleged hit-and-run incident believed to be caused by drunk driving. The case, which initially began as an incident of fleeing from a traffic accident while under the influence, has now been upgraded because of the fatality involved. Authorities have yet to release further details about the suspect or the victim, but it has shaken the public's sense of road safety.

Drunk driving is heavily frowned upon in Japan, with court rulings and police enforcement taking a strict stance against such cases for quite some time now. The frequency of such incidents has unfortunately led to a sense of urgency in the public, with most people advocating for heavier punishments and policies against such acts to ensure public safety.

Similar to Japan, laws against drunk driving are also very strict in the US and the EU. In the US, such incidents can indeed lead to murder charges, especially if fatalities are involved. The EU also carries strict penalties, which may go as far as lifetime imprisonment in some cases.