Journalists Become Hit And Run Victims In Sudirman

Hit-and-run victim Gabriella Thesa Widiari was taken to Pertamina Hospital after being a victim of a hit-and-run around Polda Metro Jaya, on Wednesday (6/9/2023) (Doc. Special)

JAKARTA - ERA journalist Gabriella Thesa Widiari is suspected of being a victim of a hit-and-run around Polda Metro Jaya, Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, Jakarta.

The woman who was familiarly called Gie explained that the incident began when she was about to go to coverage in the Jalan Kertanegara IV area, Jakarta by riding an online motorcycle taxi (ojol).

After passing through the Semanggi Tunnel, to be precise on Jalan Jenderal Sudirman next to Polda Metro Jaya, the ojol he was traveling in was grazed by a car.

"The car hit me. I and my ojol brother fell. After crashing, the car immediately stepped on the gas and ran away," said Gie, Wednesday, September 6.

Gie admitted that he did not know the type of car that hit him, including the registration number of the motorized vehicle (NRKB). Because the incident was very fast.

"I don't know the type of car, but the car is white and the MPV," he added.

At the time of the incident, Gie was helped by a local driver and the police on guard. Ojol, who was ordered by Gie, told officers that this incident was a hit and run.

After that, both of them were taken to Pertamina Hospital for treatment. Gie admitted that he had not reported this incident to the police. He also hopes that the perpetrator who hit him can be arrested immediately.

"I had abrasions on my right hand and a broken leg. My cellphone was totally damaged. I hope those who crash can be held accountable," said Gie, quoted by Antara.