Musi Rawas, KOTABARI.COM – A single-vehicle accident occurred on the Provincial Highway in Kosgoro Village, Suku Tengah Lakitan Ulu Terawas District, Musi Rawas Regency, on Friday (June 7, 2024) at 12:30 PM. The tragic incident involved a truck veering off the road and hitting a tree, resulting in one fatality.
Musi Rawas Police Public Relations Officer, AKP Herdiansyah, confirmed the incident. “Yes, a single-vehicle accident involving a truck has occurred, resulting in the death of the driver,” Herdiansyah told detikSumbagsel on Friday (June 7, 2024).
The green truck, with license plate B 9907 SXS, was traveling from Lubuklinggau towards Muara Rupit. It was driven by Jauharia (37) and accompanied by Widodo (25).
Police suspect that the truck was speeding. “Due to the descending and right-curving road, the truck lost control, veered off the road, and hit a tree on the right side, causing it to plunge into a ravine,” Herdiansyah explained.
As a result of the accident, Jauharia sustained severe injuries to his head, legs, and arms. Meanwhile, Widodo suffered injuries to his face and right leg.
“Both were immediately rushed to Selangit Health Center. After receiving treatment, Jauharia was pronounced dead,” Herdiansyah concluded.
This accident adds to the growing list of traffic incidents in Musi Rawas, highlighting the importance of caution while driving, especially on descending and curving roads.