Sad News From East Aceh, Throughout May 2021 13 People Died Due To Traffic Accidents

East Aceh Police Chief Grand Commissioner Adjutant Eko Widiantoro. (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - The East Aceh Police Traffic Unit recorded 50 cases of traffic accidents in the police jurisdiction throughout May 2021.

East Aceh Police Chief Grand Commissioner Adjutant Eko Widiantoro said the 50 traffic accidents resulted in 13 deaths, seven serious injuries, and 82 people suffering from minor injuries with material losses of approximately Rp88 million.

"Most of these traffic accident cases involve the victim or the perpetrator being a minor and still a student," said AKBP Eko Widiantoro as reported by Antara, Wednesday, June 2.

Grand Commissioner Adjutant Eko Widiantoro is concerned and appeals to the public, especially parents not to give vehicles, both two-wheeled and four-wheeled to their underage children.

"We also remind people to be careful when driving by obeying traffic rules and using driving safety equipment and don't drive the vehicle at high speed," said the police chief.

East Aceh Police, said Grand Commissioner Adjutant Eko Widiantoro, continue to disseminate awareness of traffic order to the public.

"Let's jointly maintain and obey driving regulations for our safety together. Stop violations, stop accidents, safety for humanity," said Grand Commissioner Adjutant Eko Widiantoro.