JAKARTA - An officer of the Ragunan Village Public Facilities and Infrastructure Handling (PPSU) with the initials BP (40) died after being hit by a car driven by AS (30) on Jalan Pejaten Barat, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
At the time of the incident, the victim was known to be carrying out the task of sweeping the road. The car that was speeding allegedly lost control and then leaned to the right until it hit the victim.
Head of Traffic Police at South Jakarta Metro Police, Kompol Mujiyanto, confirmed the incident. According to him, the case is still being handled by the police.
"Yes (true) yesterday there was an incident. Now it has been handled. The family who hit it has also met with the victim," said Mujiyanto when confirmed, Thursday, April 16, 2026.
He explained that the driver was not detained, but had been secured to undergo further examination.
"Not detained, but secured. There is an examination," he said.
From the results of the initial examination, the police did not find any indication that the driver was under the influence of alcohol. The accident is suspected to have occurred due to lack of concentration while driving.
"There is no indication of drunkenness, just lack of concentration, then the car swerved to the right," he said.
The victim was evacuated to the hospital after the incident. However, his life was not saved and he was declared dead after receiving medical treatment.
Until now, the police are still investigating the exact cause of the accident, including examining witnesses at the scene.
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