Awaiting Research Results That Determine The Cause Of Vanessa Angel's Fatal Accident

JAKARTA - A series of investigations continues to uncover the riddle of the cause of the deadly accident that claimed the lives of Vanessa Angel and Febri Ardiansyah. So far, allegations of the cause of the accident are growing.

Although the alleged cause of the deadly accident continues to spread, it still points to Tubagus Joddy. He is the driver of Vanessa Angel.

Some of the alleged accidents include Joddy's sleepy condition while driving, driving above the maximum speed limit, and playing with his cell phone while driving.

Investigation On Joddy

To unravel the riddle of the cause of the accident, the police finally investigated Joddy. He was questioned after his physical and psychological condition improved.

Head of Traffic Accident Section (Kasi Laka) Subdi Gakkum of Traffic Directorate (Ditlantas) East Java Police Commissioner Hendry Ferdinan Kennedy said the results of Joddy's examination admitted that he had made two allegations of causes of the accident.

First, Joddy had time to play with his cell phone before the deadly accident occurred. By playing on the phone, the impact of the loss of concentration in driving.

"Yes, he said that (playing cellphone) during interrogation," said Hendry, Saturday, November 6.

Based on this information, his party confiscated cellphones and electronic evidence which are currently being submitted for forensic examination.

In addition, from a temporary examination, Joddy also admitted that he was driving a car at a speed of more than 100 kilometers per hour.

"The driver admitted 120 kilometers per hour," he said.

However, it is not clear whether these two factors were the main cause of the accident. Thus, further investigation will be carried out.

Likewise, regarding the possibility of Joddy being a suspect, Hendry stated that this could happen. However, the determination depends on the results of the investigation.

"Yes, all possibilities are possible. Only if he is named a suspect or not, we will see the progress of the investigation results. We cannot say now because it is still a process. In addition, the condition of the driver cannot be questioned further," he said.

Three New Witnesses

On the other hand, not only Joddy is being investigated in the investigation process. A babysitter named Siska Lorensa was also questioned.

At the time of the accident, he was sitting in the middle seat of the car or right next to Vanessa Angel.

Head of Traffic Unit (Kasatlantas) Jombang Police Rudi Hartono said this examination was carried out to explore the main cause of the accident. In fact, it is possible for an examination to find out whether Joddy's statement is true or not.

"(The examination) is ongoing," said Rudi.

Then, in a series of investigations, the police also examined three other witnesses. However, Rudi was reluctant to reveal the identities of the witnesses. However, it is emphasized that they are considered to know the seconds of the accident.

"The party who is considered to know (Vanessa's accident)," he said.

Thus, a total of five witnesses have been examined. It is possible that the number will increase.

"Currently, five witnesses have been examined," said Rudi.

Vanessa Angel and her family had an accident on the Jombang-Mojokerto toll road, East Java. The car he was traveling in hit the road divider on the left.

As a result of the accident, Vanessa Angel and her husband, Febri Ardiansyah died. Meanwhile, Vanessa's child who is still a toddler, a nurse, and a driver named Tubagus Joddy survived death.