West Jakarta Traffic Police Check 2 People About Motorcyclists Died As A Result Of Being Entangled In Telkom's Air Cable

The air cable is seen piling up in the Central Jakarta/Dok area. Photo: Bitor Ekin Putra/VOI

The West Jakarta Metro Police Traffic Unit Laka is still investigating the owner of an aerial cable that caused a motorcyclist to die on Jalan Brigadier General Katamso, near the Jaruk Warehouse, Palmerah District, Central Jakarta.

"Two people have been questioned at the West Jakarta Satlantas office. Currently, an investigation is still being carried out (related to the owner of the Telkom cable)," said Head of West Jakarta Traffic Unit Laka, AKP Agus Suwito when confirmed by VOI, Thursday, August 3.

AKP Agus explained that the single accident actually occurred on Friday night, July 28. Then the West Jakarta Metro Police just received a report on Saturday morning, July 29.

At the time of the incident, the victim named Vadim (38), a resident of Jalan Kalisari VIlii, Pekayon, rode a Yamaha motorcycle with number B 6745 TLI driving from Jalan Brigadier General Katamso near the needle warehouse, Palmerah, West Jakarta.

"Because of lack of concentration and caution when crossing the road, there was a traffic accident by being hit by a Telkom cable that crossed the road. This resulted in the driver falling," he said.

The victim suffered head injuries. Although he was taken to Pelni Hospital, the victim's life could not be saved. The police also secured evidence of the victim's motorbike and STNK.

"The case is still under investigation," he said.

Meanwhile, when asked whether the owner of the aerial cable would be summoned, the police were reluctant to answer. Meanwhile, the case is still being handled by Unit 3 of the West Jakarta Metro Police Traffic Unit.