In a sad turn of events, a car accident in Japan involving a 71-year-old male driver resulted in three casualties. The man, who is suspected of suffering from dementia, was behind the wheel at the time of the incident. Authorities are now focusing on ongoing investigations to confirm whether the tragic accident was caused by the senior citizen's cognitive impairment.

In Japan, the rapidly increasing aging population with dementia has had significant implications across society, particularly for road safety. This incident underscores public concern regarding elderly drivers with potential cognitive impairments. The government has previously taken measures including additional tests for elderly drivers and encouraging them to give up driving.

In the US and EU, similar situations have sparked debates about at what age cognitive tests should be implemented for drivers or whether there should be an age cap for driving. However, factors such as better access to public transportation and lower car-dependency in urban areas might alleviate such problems compared to rural Japan.