Jakarta Police Arrest Driver S After Electric Vehicle Crash on Jalan Panglima Polim
A multi-vehicle pileup involving an electric vehicle on Jalan Panglima Polim in South Jakarta left a 56-year-old ride-hailing motorcycle driver with a broken left leg on Friday, October 23, 2026.
The collision occurred at approximately 4:48 p.m. near the Win Hotel in the Kebayoran Baru district. According to Kharisma Arbita Bangsa, Head of Traffic Accidents at the Jakarta Metropolitan Police Traffic Directorate, the incident began when the BYD vehicle struck a Honda Brio traveling in the same direction.
Following the initial impact, the electric vehicle veered to the left. It struck a Honda Beat motorcycle ridden by an online ojek driver named HS, hit a stationary Wuling vehicle, mounted the sidewalk, and finally collided with a Honda Mobilio and a Toyota Navi parked near Hotel Amaris.
Injuries and Medical Status at Fatmawati Hospital
The motorcycle rider, HS, sustained a fractured left leg and multiple abrasions. Responding personnel rushed him to Rumah Sakit Fatmawati for emergency medical treatment.
According to the Head of the Sub-Directorate of Law Enforcement at the Traffic Directorate of the Metro Jaya Regional Police, AKBP Muhammad Adiel Aristo, the victim underwent surgery over the weekend and remains under medical observation at the hospital.
Kumparan confirmed the surgical procedure, while CNN Indonesia detailed the extent of the structural damage left at the scene, including shattered glass, skid marks, and a broken black concrete bollard on the pedestrian walkway.
| Vehicle Type | Make and Model | Involvement Status |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Vehicle | BYD (Plate B 1220 KDP) | Primary vehicle driven by suspect S |
| Passenger Car | Honda Brio (Plate B 2967 NGY) | First vehicle struck while moving |
| Motorcycle | Honda Beat (Plate A 3867 DD) | Ridden by injured ojol driver HS |
| Passenger Car | Wuling (Plate B 1835 ERZ) | Stationary vehicle struck on left side |
| Parked Cars | Honda Mobilio & Toyota Navi | Parked vehicles hit after vehicle mounted sidewalk |
Police Investigation Into the Driver’s State of Mind
Investigators at the South Jakarta Metro Police precinct confirmed that the driver, S, tested negative for both alcohol and narcotics. Kasat Lantas Polres Metro Jakarta Selatan Kompol Mujiyanto verified that preliminary urine and alcohol screenings yielded negative results for all substances.
While detikNews and Kumparan cited initial police findings that the driver panicked and felt startled behind the wheel, Kompas and CNN Indonesia noted that S allegedly clipped a vehicle before swerving abruptly.
AKBP Adiel Aristo stated that investigators are continuing to probe the exact sequence of events that led to the loss of vehicle control. The suspect remains detained at the South Jakarta Police headquarters while the investigation proceeds.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Blok M Collision
What vehicle was driven by the suspect in the Jakarta collision?
The driver operated a BYD electric vehicle registered under plate number B 1220 KDP, which collided with multiple vehicles and mounted a sidewalk on Jalan Panglima Polim.
What are the current charges against the driver?
Police detained the driver, identified as S (46), and formally named him a suspect following the multi-vehicle crash, according to findings released by the Directorate of Traffic of the Jakarta Metro Police.
Where is the injured motorcycle driver receiving treatment?
The victim, HS (56), underwent surgery and remained under post-operative medical observation at Rumah Sakit Fatmawati in South Jakarta after suffering a broken left leg.
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