JAKARTA - The fence of the house of the former Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, Jusuf Kalla (JK), was hit by a car on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, causing severe damage. South Jakarta Police Public Relations Officer, Kompol Murodih said, until now the driver lost concentration while driving at the location.

"It is suspected that the driver was sleepy so the vehicle became out of control," he said when confirmed, Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

Murodih said the incident took place around 03.30-03.45 WIB. Until now, the police are still investigating the exact cause of the accident.

"If the indication is drunk, it seems there is none. But we are still investigating. The initial information is because of drowsiness, considering the incident was early in the morning," he explained.

The driver of the car was later identified as a woman with the initials HP (34). He is a resident of Jagakarsa, South Jakarta, and at the time of the incident he was said to be going home.

"What is clear is that the person concerned lives in Jagakarsa and at that time he plans to return home," he said.

The vehicle used was a Hyundai Santa Fe type jeep or SUV. Police are still tracing from which direction the vehicle was traveling before hitting the fence of JK's house. Murodih also confirmed that there were no casualties in the incident.

"There were no casualties," he said.

Currently, the settlement of the case is planned through mediation between the driver and Jusuf Kalla's family to repair the damage to the fence of the house.

"The information is that there will be a mediation to repair the damage there," he concluded.


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