Deadly Drag Race Accident in Kotamobagu: Racers Potentially Suspects

The North Sulawesi Regional Police have taken over the investigation into a fatal drag racing accident in Kotamobagu, North Sulawesi, that claimed the lives of eight people. The transfer of the case from the Kotamobagu Polres aims to ensure a more open and accountable law enforcement process, according to North Sulawesi Police Chief Inspector General Pol Roycke Harry Langie.

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While I was looking at the Polres, I will withdraw this case so that we will be more open, we will carry out accountability for law enforcement.

"While I was looking at the Polres, I will withdraw this case so that we will be more open, we will carry out accountability for law enforcement," Roycke told reporters on Tuesday. Investigators have begun questioning various parties, including the drag racers, to thoroughly examine the circumstances and causes of the accident.

"Of course, we will examine all parties. We will look at the flow, the wisdom of the organizers, who, what potential exists there, whether the mechanism was followed. This is still in process," Roycke explained. He emphasized that all parties involved have the potential to be named suspects, including the drivers, but stressed that the investigation is ongoing and must adhere to the principle of presumed innocence.

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Of course, we will examine all parties. We will look at the flow, the wisdom of the organizers, who, what potential exists there, whether the mechanism was followed. This is still in process.

"Everyone can have the potential, but we cannot, it's called the presumption of innocence, we must follow it. But if it's the driver, it's already clear because even if it's negligence, yes, the potential for negligence is already clear as a suspect," he added, referring to the driver's potential culpability due to negligence.

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Everyone can have the potential, but we cannot, it's called the presumption of innocence, we must follow it. But if it's the driver, it's already clear because even if it's negligence, yes, the potential for negligence is already clear as a suspect.

The police chief assured that investigators would promptly pursue legal action if any violations were discovered. "There have been, people have been summoned for examination. If I'm not mistaken, 5 people have been summoned, including the driver. Well, this is clear, for the driver because of negligence, this is a big potential suspect," Roycke stated.

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There have been, people have been summoned for examination. If I'm not mistaken, 5 people have been summoned, including the driver. Well, this is clear, for the driver because of negligence, this is a big potential suspect.