The Number Of Accident Cases In 2022 In Tangerang Increased By 0.14 Percent Compared To Last Year

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TANGERANG - Cases of accidents in the jurisdiction of the Tangerang City Metro Police have increased. There were 572 reports received by the Tangerang Metro Police Traffic Unit. The Head of Traffic Unit for the Tangerang Metro Police, AKP Badruzzaman, said that of the 572 reports, 52 people died, 241 were seriously injured and 430 were slightly injured.

There are several factors of traffic accidents that are also caused by a number of factors, including brake failures, human errors to traffic violations.

"Increase, 0.14 percent. The number of reports in 2022 is 572. Meanwhile, in 2021 there will be 494," said Badruzzaman when confirmed, VOI, Monday, December 26.

Meanwhile, the total loss has increased by almost 50 percent. In 2022 the amount of material losses will reach IDR 1,187,100,000, while in 2021 it will only be IDR 698,150,000.

"The material loss is IDR 1,187,100.00 for 2022, while in 2021, IDR 698,150,000. "

The following are 2 cases of accidents recorded by the Tangerang Metro Police Traffic Unit in 2022:

1. Group of Bikes Collised by Cars

There was an accident between a minibus and a group of cyclists at the Baruyungan Bridge, PIK 2, Tangerang City, Banten, Sunday, October 16, which went viral on social media (medsos).

Head of the Traffic Accident Unit (Kanit Laka) of the Tangerang Metro Police Traffic Unit, AKP Badruzzaman, explained that the incident occurred at 06.40 WIB.

Initially, a group of cyclists drove from North Jakarta to Tangerang.

From behind, a white Mazda car was driven by TJ (25) when a group of cyclists arrived at the Baruyungan Bridge.

"It hit from behind just before hitting, the driver was suspected of being sleepy and hit," Badruzzaman told reporters, Sunday, October 16.

Due to this incident, said Badruzzaman, at least six people were injured.

"The victim has been taken to the hospital. We are still checking the wound category whether it was a minor injury or serious injury. Further information will be informed later," he said.

2. Run to Death Collision in Neglasari

A motorcyclist with the initials FDN became a victim of a hit-and-run truck on Jalan Pembangunan III, Neglasari, Tangerang City. The victim, who was using a motorcycle with the number A-3058-ZW motorcycle, died instantly at the scene.

Head of Gakkum Satlantas Tangera City Police AKP Badruzzaman said the incident occurred on Wednesday morning, May 25.

"Yes, it is true (the victim) suffered injuries to his right leg and died. An unidentified vehicle driver fled towards Neglasari, Tangerang City," Badruzzaman said when confirmed.

Badruzzaman explained that the incident began when FDN drove from Tanah Tinggi to Neglasari, Tangerang City. However, when he arrived at the scene of the incident (TKP), the victim swerved after hitting the truck.

"The right handle hit the body on the left side of the unidentified vehicle so that it swayed and fell to the right and right leg of the victim being run over by the rear tire of the truck," he explained.

Knowing that the victim died, the truck driver fled from the scene towards Neglasari, Tangerang City. Meanwhile, the victim was immediately rushed to the Tangerang Regency Hospital.