Accident In Semarang Kills 3 Motorcyclists, Police Investigate Alleged Illegal Racing

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JATENG - Police are investigating the accident of killing three motorists allegedly due to illegal racing on Jalan Bangetayu Wetan, Semarang City, Central Java (Central Java).

Semarang Police Chief Kombes Pol. Irwan Anwar said the unfortunate incident occurred on Monday, February 12, 2024.

"It is suspected that there was a speed battle that resulted in an accident," he said in Semarang, Tuesday, February 13, which was confiscated by Antara.

According to him, the accident started when three motorbikes, each Honda Vario with police number H 3323 HF, Honda Vario with police number H H 5071 EP, and Honda Supra with number H 6309 EU drove from east to west on Jalan Bangetayu Wetan.

The speeding vehicle allegedly hit a number of motorbikes that were traveling in the same direction in front of it or from the opposite direction.

"Three people died, two were slightly injured," he said.

According to him, the officers had conducted a crime scene investigation and asked witnesses for statements and secured evidence.

Meanwhile, the Head of Traffic at the Semarang Polrestabes AKBP Yunaldi said the three victims who died in the accident were still 15 years old.