Early Morning Crash in Parungkuda

A fatal accident occurred on Jalan Raya Sukabumi-Bogor, specifically in Kampung Pangadegan, Desa Sundawenang, Parungkuda District, Sukabumi Regency, on Saturday (24/10/2026) at around 01:00 WIB (Western Indonesian Time). A Toyota Rush car hit five pedestrians on the left road shoulder, leaving one person dead and four others injured.

Head of the Law Enforcement Unit (Kanit Gakkum) of Traffic Corps (Satlantas) at Polres (City/Regency Police) Sukabumi, Second Police Inspector (Ipda) Wangsit Edhi Wibowo, explained that the car bearing license plate F 1206 QE was traveling from Parungkuda toward Cibadak. Arriving at the scene, the driver was suspected of lacking focus toward the left side of the road. 'Upon arriving at the crime scene, the driver was suspected of lacking concentration to the left of the road, then struck five pedestrians who were on the left side of the road,' Wangsit said.

After striking the pedestrians, the car only came to a halt after crashing into a tree on the left side of the road. The successive collisions resulted in the victim dying at the scene, while the injured victims immediately received assistance.

One Dead, Four Slightly Injured

The deceased victim was identified as M. Yosep (22), a resident of Kampung Cibarengkok, Desa Darmareja, Nagrak District. He suffered severe head trauma, bleeding from his ears and nose, as well as bruising to the abdomen, and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Four other pedestrians sustained minor injuries. They are Risman (23), Agus Sopiandi (33), Nurman Nudin (19), and Sirojudin (25). Their injuries included lacerations to the head and temples, abrasions, and bruises across several parts of their bodies.

All victims, both deceased and injured, were immediately evacuated to RSUD (Regional General Hospital) Sekarwangi Cibadak to receive medical treatment. Police confirmed that road conditions at the crash site were fairly good, featuring a straight asphalt surface, clearly visible markings, and fair weather when the collision occurred.

Police Handle Case, Material Losses at Rp10 Million

The driver of the car, Eggianto Cahya Ramadhan (30), is identified as a university student from Sukmajaya, Depok City. Police are still examining statements from the driver and witnesses at the scene to ascertain the sequence of events prior to the accident.

Material losses resulting from this accident are estimated at Rp10 million. The accident case is currently under intensive investigation by Satlantas Polres (City/Regency Police) Sukabumi.

This accident serves as a reminder for motorists to constantly maintain focus while driving, especially during early morning hours when alertness tends to decline. Pedestrians are also advised to exercise caution even when walking along road shoulders.