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Truck Driver Charged in Fatal Semarang Crash

By Admin 1 Minggu, 24 November 2024 Pengunjung (101) 1 Mins Read
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Inp.polri.go.id - Semarang. Semarang City Sub-regional Police has pressed charges against a truck driver involved in a fatal accident in Central Java capital of Semarang.

“Based on evidence and our investigation, the driver is now a suspect,” Semarang Police Head of Traffic Unit Superintendent Yunaldi said on Saturday. 

The truck carrying batteries, which had faulty brakes, caused the deadly crash, resulting in two deaths on Prof. Hamka Street earlier on Thursday. 

Chief Yunaldi also revealed the truck was operating outside the allowed hours on the steep road.

“Trucks are permitted to operate on Prof. Hamka Street only from 11 pm to 4 am,” he said. However, the crash occurred in the afternoon, violating the restriction.

The driver now faces charges under Law No. 22/2009 onTraffic and Road Transportation, as authorities continue to investigate the incident.

(mg/inp/pr/nm)

 

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