Palembang, KOTABARI.COM – Another traffic accident occurred on Jalan MP Mangkunegara, Palembang, on Monday (20/5/2024) around 10:00 AM WIB, involving a loaded truck and a motorcycle. The victim, an unidentified middle-aged man, was killed instantly after being run over by the truck while riding his blue-black Supra X motorcycle with license plate BG 2489 NO.
According to Iptu Arham Sikakum, Head of Law Enforcement Unit at the Palembang Police Traffic Division, both vehicles were traveling from Simpang Patal towards Simpang Abiasan. “Both vehicles were moving in the same direction; the motorcycle was attempting to overtake from the right side when it suddenly fell and was run over by the truck,” Arham explained.
The victim was taken to the hospital, and the truck driver has been detained. “We have taken the victim’s vehicle to the Pakjo Accident Post. We will examine the CCTV footage around the location,” he added.
Previous Accident at the Same Location
A few weeks earlier, on Monday (6/5/2024) around 2:00 PM WIB, another fatal accident occurred on Jalan MP Mangkunegara, claiming the life of a female university student. The victim, known by her nickname Aca, died at the scene after being run over by a trailer truck. Aca was riding as a passenger on a Honda CBR motorcycle with license plate BG 5983 ABV, driven by her friend, Justin (21).
According to field reports, the accident happened when the victim’s motorcycle was traveling from Jalan Abi Hasan towards Simpang Patal Palembang. Suddenly, another motorcycle came from the opposite direction, causing Justin to lose control and fall to the right. At that moment, a trailer truck ran over Aca, resulting in her instant death. Justin sustained injuries to his shoulder and right leg and is receiving medical treatment.
Iptu Arham Sikakum stated that the accident occurred due to the motorcycle coming from the opposite direction, startling the rider and causing a loss of balance. “One person died after being run over by the trailer truck. The other is being treated for shoulder and leg injuries,” Arham said.
Aca’s body has been taken to the RSMH morgue, while Justin is being treated at a nearby hospital.
These incidents highlight the need for increased traffic safety measures on Jalan MP Mangkunegara and the importance of driving awareness among all road users. Police continue to investigate both accidents to determine the exact causes.