The Driver Of The Car That Collided With 10 Motorbikes In Bantul Was Determined To Be A Suspect But Could Not Be Detained.

The motorbike that was hit by the Honda Brio driver was secured to the Bantul Police. (Antara)

BANTUL - Bantul Police have named a man with the initials SCM, a Honda Brio driver who hit 10 motorbikes and one bicycle as a suspect.

The collision occurred on Jalan Mrisi, Tirtonyrmolo Village, Kasihan District, Bantul, Yogyakarta Special Region (DIY), on Tuesday, September 20, at 15.00 WIB.

"SCM was named a suspect who injured 11 victims, and 10 motorbikes and one bicycle were damaged," said Head of Public Relations of Bantul Police Iptu I Nengah Jeffry in a press statement, quoted from Antara, Wednesday, September 21.

According to him, after holding a case against the hit 10 motorcycle car accident case, the case was raised from investigation to investigation, because the driver of the car had fulfilled the element of negligence.

"The driver was not careful and lacked concentration, resulting in an accident with the injured victim, and damage to the vehicle and intentionally not stopping the vehicle, and did not provide assistance," he said.

He also said, based on the crime scene (TKP) and the statements of witnesses, SCM was driving a car from north to south and crashing into a motorbike and a pedaling bicycle.

However, the lost control of the car driver swerved to the right and hit two motorbikes that were driving from the opposite direction, then swerved to the left and again hit seven motorbikes that were driving in the same direction as the car.

"However, SCM is still advancing south and only stopped about 200 meters after it was stopped by residents," he said.

The Head of Public Relations of the Resort Police said that for his actions, the SCM suspect was threatened with less than five years. The police did not make any arrests but were still obliged to report.

"The suspect is also cooperative in the investigation process in accordance with applicable legal provisions. And the suspect and his family are willing to be responsible for the victims and material losses as a result of the accident," he said.

In order to prevent traffic accidents in the Bantul area, he said, the Bantul Police would not stop reminding the public to be wise in driving.

"The appeal is to maintain speed and focus on concentration while driving, it is very much needed for mutual safety," he said.