Serial Accidents In East Jakarta Due To Toyota Fortuner With Service Plates That Hit High Speed

JAKARTA - The accident that occurred on Jalan Jenderal Ahmad Yani, precisely near the Transjakarta Utan Kayu bus stop, Matraman District, East Jakarta was caused by a Toyota Fortuner car that hit first.

According to Ridwan, the taxi driver who was the victim of the collision, the incident began when the road was in a state of the car stopping because the traffic light was red.

Suddenly waiting for the green light, the official plated Toyota Fortuner drove from Jatinegara to Rawamangun. The car lost control and crashed into the vehicle that was stopped in front of it.

"We are in another position with a red light, the condition of the red light. Suddenly there is a forest and land fire immediately at high speed and like it's not on the brakes," Ridwan told reporters, Friday, July 11, 2025.

As a result of the incident, the taxi driven by Ridwan suffered severe damage to the ringsek body. However, Ridwan managed to survive the deadly accident.

Apart from Ridwan, there were no fatalities from other vehicle drivers who were hit. It's just that two motorcyclists were injured.

"Because he was speeding, finally the one affected was the vehicle in front of him. There were 5 cars and 2 motorbikes damaged," he said.

Previously, it was reported that a series of accidents occurred during peak hours on Jalan Jenderal Ahmad Yani, to be precise near the Transjakarta Utan Kayu bus stop, Matraman District, East Jakarta on Friday, July 11, 2025, morning.

This time, the accident involved 5 cars and 2 motorbikes. One of the cars is known to have red official plates. However, it is not yet known which official car belongs to the agency.

"The chronology is still under investigation, but there are 5 vehicles involved and 2 motorbikes," said East Jakarta Metro Police Traffic Deputy Chief Commissioner Sunaryo to reporters.

As a result of this incident, 2 motorcyclists were injured.