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Alphard Driver, Security Guard Clash Over Red Light Incident, Reach Amicable Resolution
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Alphard Driver, Security Guard Clash Over Red Light Incident, Reach Amicable Resolution

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • A driver of a Toyota Alphard and a security guard clashed after the car ran a red light in Central Jakarta.
  • Both parties have since reconciled and forgiven each other following mediation by the police.
  • Authorities are still investigating the traffic violation and the Alphard's license plate, which is suspected to be non-compliant.

A confrontation erupted between a Toyota Alphard driver and a security guard in Central Jakarta after the luxury vehicle allegedly ran a red light at a pelican crossing in front of the Hotel Pullman. The incident, which was captured on video and went viral on social media, involved the security guard confronting the driver after the Alphard proceeded through the intersection despite the red signal.

Following the public altercation, both the driver and the security guard were brought to the Menteng Police Station for mediation. During the session, facilitated by the police, both parties agreed to settle the dispute amicably. They reportedly apologized, acknowledged their mistakes, and mutually forgave each other, opting for a family-style resolution.

And it has been agreed that the dispute between the driver and Mr. Fiktor will be resolved amicably. Both parties have forgiven each other, acknowledged their mistakes, and forgiven each other.

— AKBP Braiel Ronald Arnold RondonuwuExplaining the outcome of the mediation between the Alphard driver and the security guard.

Despite the reconciliation between the individuals involved, law enforcement agencies are continuing their investigation into the traffic violation. The Sub-Directorate of Law Enforcement of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police is examining the alleged red-light running and the potentially improper use of the Alphard's license plate. The vehicle's license plate, D 1828 XHQ, is reportedly registered to a different vehicle model and color, raising suspicions of non-compliance or falsification.

Furthermore, the driver and two passengers of the Alphard have been identified as members of the West Java Regional Police. The Sub-Directorate of Professional Standards and Security (Propam) of the West Java Police will be handling further investigations into allegations of arrogance and misconduct by the vehicle's occupants. The police have stated that the driver and passengers will be processed by the relevant internal affairs unit.

Regarding the alleged arrogance by the driver and passengers, this will also be followed up by the West Java Police Propam.

— AKBP Braiel Ronald Arnold RondonuwuAddressing the potential misconduct of the Alphard's occupants.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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