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Police name suspect in West Jakarta traffic accident that killed pregnant woman
The victim, 26-year-old Erlinda, was seven months' pregnant.
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The police have named a suspect in a traffic accident that resulted in the death of a pregnant woman in Palmerah, West Jakarta.
West Jakarta Police traffic unit chief Comr. Hari Admoko said the suspect, identified as Firda Meisari, had been charged under Article 310 of Law No. 22/2009 on traffic and land for causing a death, which carries a maximum punishment of six years’ imprisonment and a Rp 12 million (US$860.42) fine.
“We named her a suspect on Sunday,” Hari said as quoted by Antara news agency.
The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon when the victim, identified as 26-year-old Erlinda, was crossing a small street in Palmerah. She was seven months' pregnant at the time of the incident.
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Firda, who was learning how to drive at that time, accidentally stepped on the accelerator pedal instead of hitting the brakes, causing her car to hit and drag Erlinda for several meters. The vehicle eventually stopped after hitting an electricity pole.
The police said Firda did not have a driver’s license.
Erlinda’s husband, who tried to help his wife, was also hit and dragged by the car before the vehicle eventually stopped.
Erlinda was hospitalized for a few days before she passed away with her baby. They were buried in her hometown in Semarang, Central Java. (dpk)
