Car Crashes Over Barrier Onto Parked Vehicle at Nara Hospital Parking Lot

On June 18, 2026, at approximately 1:55 p.m., a vehicle crashed over a barrier and landed on top of a parked car at the Nara Prefectural General Medical Center parking lot in Nara City's Shichijo Nishi-machi district. A witness reported the incident to emergency services, describing how a car had jumped over a barrier and landed on another vehicle. No injuries were reported at the scene. Police investigation determined that the 77-year-old female driver had likely confused the accelerator and brake pedals, causing the vehicle to accelerate uncontrollably into the barrier and over the adjacent parking spaces. The incident occurred in the afternoon during normal business hours at the medical facility. The accident has prompted discussions about parking lot safety measures and the importance of driver awareness, particularly among older drivers who may be more susceptible to pedal confusion errors.