Man critically injured after being hit by car on national highway in Aomori Prefecture

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A man was hit by a car while crossing a national highway in Hirauchi Town, Aomori Prefecture, and is in critical condition. The accident occurred on National Route 4 around 5 PM on Sunday, January 11, 2026. The victim, a 45-year-old man, was crossing the road when he was struck by a light passenger car. The incident took place on a straight, clear section of the road with one lane in each direction and no crosswalk. It was snowing at the time, and the road surface was wet. Police are investigating the cause of the accident.


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