Fatal Accident on Cipularang Toll Road Claims Life of UIN Dosen and Muslimat Wilayah NU Jabar Official
Purwakarta, Dec 23 (JS) – A devastating traffic collision occurred early this morning on the Cipularang Toll Road (KM 86), Jatiluhur, Purwakarta, claiming the life of Dr. Pepi Siri Paturohmah, a respected lecturer at UIN and a key figure in the Muslimat Wilayah NU Jabar organization. The tragic incident involved a Toyota Innova minibus and a Hino truck.
Purwakarta Police’s Traffic Unit Head, Istiyaningrum Kemala Sari, reported, "A traffic collision occurred involving a minibus (Toyota Innova Zenix, nopol B 1336 AKQ) traveling from Bandung to Jakarta. Upon approaching the toll gate, it collided with the rear of a stationary truck (Hino, nopol T 9331 BM) in front of it."
Arum, who is close with the victims, shared that the collision happened when both vehicles were traveling from Bandung towards Jakarta. However, the minibus, with three passengers including the driver, rammed into the back of the truck ahead of them.
The impact resulted in severe injuries to the minibus driver and one passenger, while another passenger, later identified as Dr. Pepi, lost her life. All victims were rushed to Abdul Radjab Hospital, Purwakarta. The minibus was significantly damaged at the front with a shattered windshield, while the truck sustained minor rear damage.
Parawigas at the hospital confirmed that Dr. Pepi, affectionately known as ‘Arum’, succumbed to severe head injuries. Another passenger sustained severe head injuries but is now conscious and receiving treatment. The driver suffered minor injuries. The victims were on their way to a Muslimat event in Bogor.
Ahmad Sahroni, Chairman of the Purwakarta PCNU, stated that witnesses reported two versions of the incident – the minibus driver claimed to have suddenly hit the brakes and collided with a container truck, while others suggested it was a case of tailgating. Ahmad also revealed that the victims were Muslimat PW officials and senior members of the PWSNU Jabar, traveling to the Bogor event.
The bodies have since been taken to their respective homes. The injured passenger remains under medical care at Abdul Radjтика Hospital, Purwakarta. The case is currently under investigation by the Purwakarta Police’s Traffic Unit.
This accident serves as a grim reminder of the importance of safe driving practices, particularly during this festive season. Our deepest condolences go out to the families and loved ones of the victims.