AJPW Wrestler Taishin Nagao Dies After Bus Collision

All Japan Pro Wrestling announced on Sunday that 21-year-old wrestler Taishin Nagao has died after suffering injuries when he was struck by a tour bus on May 31. The promotion said Nagao passed away at a hospital on Sunday and that his body has been handed over to police as investigators continue to examine the circumstances of the accident.

AJPW said the exact cause of death has not been determined and that it will provide further information after consultation with Nagao's family. In its statement the company expressed gratitude for the support he received during treatment, saying, "We would also like to express our gratitude to everyone for the support and encouragement they have shown to Nagao up until now, and we would like to inform you of this." Officials did not provide additional medical details on Sunday.

Initial reports in June said Nagao suffered traumatic shock caused by compression to his abdomen in the May 31 incident and was being treated in an intensive care unit in critical condition. A month later AJPW said he remained under hospital care and that wrestlers and staff had been allowed by his parents to visit him. Police in Japan have been notified and an...