The band was reported to have been driving along Nagae Tunnel down the Joushin’etsu Expressway in Nagano city, Nagano prefecture, when vocalist Tomo’s car crashed into the tunnel wall at approximately 1:15 a.m..
The band’s manager, Asako Sakakibara (31), had been in the backseat when the impact forced her out of the car. Sadly, the damage that her body sustained led to her untimely death.
According to highway police, the rest of the passengers sustained minor neck and arm injuries. No other fatalities were reported.
The police are still investigating the cause of the accident.
It was reported that there were eight passengers (including vistlip members) in the vehicle. The group was on their way home from a live in Kanazawa city when the accident occurred.
We offer our condolences to Ms. Sakakibara’s family and wish the band and the staff a speedy recovery.
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