On October 5th, talento Sakurazuka Yakkun (real name: Saito Yasuo / 37) was involved in a traffic accident and died from myocardial rupture. 

According to sources, Yakkun was on his way to Kumamoto Prefecture to appear in an event on the 6th as a member of the 4-member band 'Bijyo ? men Vlossom'. 

The single-vehicle accident took place on October 5th around 5:00 pm. A mini-van collided into the median divider of the Chuugoku Expressway in Mine City of Yamaguchi Prefecture. 

Yakkun and his manager Sunamori Kotaro (55) were thrown from the vehicle and were struck by following vehicles. The two other men in the vehicle were rushed to the hospital with minor injuries. 

Our condolences go out to their family, friends, and loved ones.

Source: NiTele News 24
Image: Oricon
Thanks to Micaela Holmgren for the tip.