A 14-year-old child is in severe condition after being hit by a car driven by an 81-year-old man in Japan. The elderly driver has been arrested in connection with the accident. The details about the specific location and time of the accident have not been disclosed yet. An investigation is currently ongoing to understand the cause of the accident and the responsibility of the involved parties.

In Japan, road safety, particularly accidents involving elderly drivers, is a major concern given the country's rapidly aging population. It involves issues of both personal responsibility and social care for the elderly. Many Japanese citizens are in favor of policies that ensure public safety without discriminating against or isolating the country’s senior citizens.

In the US or EU, similar issues enclose discussions around the ability of elderly drivers to safely operate vehicles, mandatory retesting for senior drivers, and debates over age discrimination. Generally, the focus is on balancing public safety with respect for the elderly’s independence and their rights to mobility.