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Suspect arrested in fatal hit-and-run of Scout leader in Tangerang
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Suspect arrested in fatal hit-and-run of Scout leader in Tangerang

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Police arrested a 21-year-old man, ADH, in connection with a hit-and-run incident that killed a prominent Banten Scout figure, Herman Sulistyo (71).
  • The suspect, identified as Ahmad Didin, was apprehended at his home in Bandung, West Java, after allegedly fleeing the scene in Tangerang.
  • The suspect faces charges under the Road Traffic and Transportation Law, with a potential six-year prison sentence and a fine.

Authorities have arrested a 21-year-old suspect, identified as ADH, in connection with a fatal hit-and-run incident in Tangerang. The victim, Herman Sulistyo, 71, was a well-known figure in the Banten Scout movement. The incident occurred on Jalan Raya Serang Kilometer 11 in Cikupa.

The suspect, Ahmad Didin, was apprehended at his residence in Bandung, West Java, after allegedly fleeing the scene of the accident in Tangerang. Police stated that Didin was driving a Mitsubishi Fuso truck, police number D 8319 GL, which is believed to have struck Sulistyo while he was cycling.

Police are continuing to investigate the exact cause of the accident. The suspect has been charged under Article 310 Paragraph (4) in conjunction with Article 312 and Article 106 Paragraph (2) of Law Number 22 of 2009 concerning Road Traffic and Transportation. This carries a maximum penalty of six years imprisonment and a fine of Rp12 million.

Herman Sulistyo was known for his dedication to Scouting principles and was often seen wearing his Scout uniform and cycling to events. The hit-and-run occurred early Sunday morning, June 7, around 1:00 AM WIB.

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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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