No Alcohol or Drugs Found in Taxi Driver's System After Bekasi Train Collision

Authorities in Bekasi have confirmed that the driver of the Green SM taxi involved in the tragic collision with a KRL train was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The driver, identified by the initial RRP, underwent a urine test conducted by the police following the incident. This finding, as reported by Kabid Humas Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Budi Hermanto, aims to clarify one aspect of the investigation into the accident that claimed 16 lives and injured 90 others.

While the driver has been cleared of substance impairment, the investigation is far from over. RRP remains a witness, and police have expanded their inquiry to include approximately 30 other individuals. These include gatekeepers, eyewitnesses, victims, PT KAI operational staff, and anyone else with knowledge of the event. The collision occurred when the KRL train traveling from Bekasi to Cikarang struck the taxi at a level crossing (JPL 85). The incident caused significant disruption, requiring the KRL to be rerouted and declared a Special Journey (PLB).

The aftermath saw another KRL train, heading towards Cikarang, stopped at Bekasi Timur station. Tragically, the Argo Bromo Anggrek train (KA 4), en route from Jakarta to Surabaya, was unable to stop completely and collided with the stationary KRL. From a local perspective in Indonesia, such accidents at level crossings are a persistent concern, often highlighting issues of infrastructure, signaling, and driver awareness. While the investigation will meticulously determine fault, the focus here is on ensuring accountability and preventing future tragedies. The fact that the driver tested negative for substances is a crucial piece of information, but it does not diminish the gravity of the loss of life and the injuries sustained by so many passengers.

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Yes, it (urine test) has been done, not (under the influence of alcohol).