The number of fatal accidents caused by drivers aged 75 or older fell to 401 in Japan in 2019, accounting for 14.4 percent of the total, slightly lower than a record high seen the previous year, police data showed Thursday.Despite the fall, the figure is still considered worryingly high given the nation's rapidly aging population. The number of deadly accidents caused by the elderly dropped 59 from 2018, according to the National Police Agency.The number of fatal traffic accidents per 100,000 license holders aged 75 or older stood at 6.9 in 2019, down 1.3 from the previous year, and more th…READ FULL ARTICLE
