Fatal Accident in Bone: Police Claim Officer's Car Suffered Brake Failure

A fatal traffic accident in Bone, South Sulawesi, has resulted in the death of a four-year-old child after a police officer's car collided with a motorcycle.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, August 5th, around 2:00 PM local time, at an intersection in Tanete Riattang District. The car, driven by Inspector Two (Ipda) MA, 49, allegedly struck a motorcycle carrying a woman and her young child.

According to AKP Riyanda Putra Utama, Head of the Bone Police Traffic Unit, the accident was not caused by the officer running a red light, but rather by brake failure. "The traffic accident was not because the officer ran a red light. But, due to brake failure," Utama stated.

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The traffic accident was not because the officer ran a red light. But, due to brake failure.

The collision resulted in the death of the four-year-old child, who had been receiving medical treatment. Following the incident, Ipda MA reported to the scene and subsequently surrendered himself to the Bone Police, presenting his car keys as a sign of accountability and adherence to procedure.

AKP Muh Ali, Head of the Bone Police Propam Unit, confirmed that Ipda MA is undergoing further examination. He also stated that the officer's urine test results were negative for narcotics.

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The suspect has also undergone a urine examination with negative results for narcotics.