"We have conducted a case review and found convincing evidence, which led to the declaration of the driver as a suspect," Chief of the North Jakarta Metro Police Senior Commissioner Erick Frendriz told the press in Jakarta on Friday.
He noted that police confirmed AI was not intoxicated during the incident, as verified through tests. However, investigators found the suspect was severely fatigued, having gone to bed at 4 a.m. before starting work at 5:30 a.m.
“The driver will be charged under Article 360 of the Criminal Code for negligence causing injury, which carries a potential prison sentence of seven years,” Frendriz stated.
He further remarked that the North Jakarta Police have questioned 10 individuals, including victims, school representatives, and witnesses to the crash.
"Moreover, we have been in cooperation with the Jakarta Transportation Office to unravel this case," he said.
Meanwhile, Dardi Wahyudi, a representative from the North Jakarta Transportation Office, highlighted that the vehicle involved was in prime condition, as it was released in 2023.
"We have inspected its braking system and conducted a road test, both of which showed positive results. In other words, the car is roadworthy and free of faults," he affirmed.
A minivan assigned to deliver food under the MBG program reportedly sped through the gate of Kalibaru 01 Public Elementary School and struck several pupils and one teacher during a gathering for a literacy activity in the schoolyard.
The incident left 21 people injured and admitted to Cilincing and Koja hospitals. No fatalities have been reported.
As the primary executor of the MBG program, the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) promptly responded to the crash, assuring full support for the victims and their families. The agency has also pledged to conduct evaluations and enforce stricter standard operating procedures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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