Driver Of Dead Trucks In Bekasi Has Become A Suspect, Threats 6 Years In Prison

BEKASI The fatal accident of a truck driver on Jalan Sultan Agung, Kranji, Bekasi City, took 10 lives. The trailer truck driver with the initials AS (30) was named a suspect.

"(The trailer truck driver) has become a suspect," said Bekasi City Metro Police Chief, Kombes Hengki, Thursday, September 1.

Hengki said the determination of the suspect was based on the available evidence. However, it was not explained in detail regarding the evidence in question.

"Determining the suspect based on the available evidence," he said.

Furthermore, the Head of Traffic at the Bekasi City Metro Police, AKBP Agung Pitoyo, added that the trailer truck driver would be charged with Article 310 paragraph 4 of the traffic law.

"(Suspected) Article 310 paragraph 4 of the Traffic Law. (The threat is a maximum imprisonment of 6 years", said Agung Pitoyo.

A fatal accident involving a container truck occurred on Jalan Sultan Agung, Kranji, Bekasi, on Wednesday, August 31. Dozens of people became victims.

Based on the results of the interim investigation, the cause of the deadly accident occurred because the truck driver was sleepy. However, the police are still investigating other allegations.