Polda Metro: Several Motorcyclists In The Lenteng Agung Accident Escape

Polda Metro Jaya Traffic Director Kombes Latif Usman/PHOTO: Rizky Adytia-VOI

Polda Metro Jaya stated that several motorcyclists who were involved in a traffic accident (accident) in the Lenteng Agung area, South Jakarta, fled.

The accident case has been upgraded to the investigation stage. This is because there is a criminal element in the form of negligence in driving.

"Yes, we are still looking for it because we ran away, we are still searching," said Traffic Director of Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Latif Usman to reporters, Friday, September 1.

In fact, at this stage of investigation, the statements of the motorists are still needed. Although it is undeniable that they can be said to have violated the rules by driving against the direction.

"We have to ask for information, CCTV too, we will (check) everything," he said.

Therefore, the drivers who were involved in the accident were asked to cooperate. Otherwise, strict action will be taken.

"That's why this process continues, if for example it has been completed but cannot be accounted for, we will ask for it at any time if it is caught later," said Latif.

Polda Metro Jaya previously conducted an accident case on Jalan Raya Lenteng Agung, Jagakarsa, South Jakarta. As a result, the case was upgraded to the investigation stage.

"Yes, a case title has been carried out, from investigation to investigation stage," said Deputy Director of Traffic of Polda Metro Jaya AKBP Doni Hermawan.

In the title of the case, elements of the criminal act of negligence were found which resulted in traffic accidents. Where, it is regulated in Article 310 paragraph 1 of Law number 22 of 2009 concerning Road Traffic and Transportation (LLAJ).

"The maximum penalty is 6 months or a maximum fine of 1 million rupiah," he said.