A 27-year-old Quran teacher and his fiancée face criminal charges after allegedly striking two highway patrol officers with their vehicle on the Rangkasbitung-Panimbang Toll Road in Banten. The incident, which occurred on the afternoon of November 1, 2026, resulted in one officer being dragged three kilometers while clinging to the hood of the car.
Driver strikes officers and flees during routine toll road check
The incident began at approximately 4:40 p.m. when two officers from the Banten Regional Police Highway Patrol (PJR)—Bripda Rizki Novyandri and Briptu Wahyu—spotted a black vehicle, identified in reports as both a Toyota Avanza and a Daihatsu Xenia, stopped on the toll road shoulder. According to police, the officers pulled their patrol vehicle behind the car to conduct a routine check. When the officers exited their vehicle to approach, the driver suddenly accelerated, striking both men before fleeing the scene.
Bripda Rizki was caught on the hood of the moving vehicle as it sped away and was carried for three kilometers. Briptu Wahyu was also struck during the initial encounter but sustained less severe injuries.
Police track CCTV footage to arrest driver and passenger
Authorities identified the driver as a man with the initials ED (27), who serves as a Quran teacher in several Islamic boarding schools (ponpes) and provides private instruction in residents’ homes. Investigators tracked the vehicle using CCTV footage from the Serang Barat Toll Gate, which led them to the owner and the driver’s residence. ED was apprehended in Cadasari, Pandeglang, at 2:30 a.m. on November 2, 2026, without resistance.
Police subsequently arrested his passenger and fiancée, identified by the initials AM. While ED faces charges related to violent assault and resisting an officer, AM has been charged for her role as an accomplice. Officials stated that AM remained in the vehicle and failed to report the incident or assist the officers despite witnessing the collision and the subsequent dragging of Bripda Rizki.
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The suspect, ED, admitted to investigators that he acted out of panic. He stated he had been engaging in illicit activities inside the car for approximately 20 minutes before the officers arrived, and he feared that being caught would damage his professional reputation as a teacher.
Police designate suspects and detail severe injuries of officers
The Banten Regional Police have formally designated both ED and AM as suspects. ED is being held at the Banten Regional Police headquarters and faces potential imprisonment of up to 10 years for his actions. Authorities have noted that the charges include counts of resisting a public official and intentional violence, with investigators also considering the case as a potential attempted murder of a police officer.
The physical impact of the event remains severe for the victims. Bripda Rizki Novyandri sustained significant injuries and was transported to Kramat Jati Hospital for intensive care. As of the most recent reports, he remained in the ICU and had not regained consciousness, while Briptu Wahyu has been treated as an outpatient.
Suspects face serious charges while victims receive medical care
What charges are the suspects currently facing?
ED faces charges for assault with violence, resisting a police officer, and potential attempted murder, with a maximum penalty of approximately 10 years in prison. AM is charged as an accomplice for failing to stop the driver, neglecting to provide aid to the victim, and failing to report the crime to authorities.
What is the current medical condition of the victims?
Briptu Wahyu sustained injuries but is currently undergoing outpatient care at home. Bripda Rizki Novyandri remains in the ICU at Kramat Jati Hospital in critical condition and has been reported as not yet conscious.
How did the police identify the suspects?
Investigators utilized CCTV footage from the Serang Barat Toll Gate to identify the vehicle. This evidence allowed police to trace the ownership of the car and locate the suspects at their respective locations in Pandeglang and Serang.
What measures could be implemented on toll roads to better protect patrol officers during routine vehicle inspections?
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