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BYD Driver Charged After Hitting Four Cars and Running Over Ojol in Jakarta
A BYD electric car collided with four vehicles and struck an online motorcycle taxi driver on Jakarta's Panglima Polim road on October 23, 2026. The driver tested negative for drugs and alcohol and was charged as a suspect; the motorcycle driver underwent surgery for a fractured leg.
Quick Facts
- BYD Atto 1 electric vehicle collided with Honda Brio
- Vehicle swerved left and struck Honda Beat motorcycle
- Vehicle struck parked Wuling sedan
- Vehicle mounted sidewalk and struck two parked vehicles (Honda Mobilio and Toyota Navi) at Amaris Hotel
- Motorcycle driver run over by BYD


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A BYD Atto 1 electric vehicle collided with four cars and struck an online motorcycle taxi driver on Jalan Panglima Polim in South Jakarta's Blok M area on Friday, October 23, 2026, at approximately 4:48 p.m. The driver, identified as S (46 years old), lost concentration while driving north from the south, first hitting a Honda Brio ahead, then swerving left to strike a Honda Beat motorcycle driven by Hasan Syukur (56). The vehicle continued through additional vehicles and mounted a sidewalk, hitting two parked cars at the Amaris Hotel before coming to rest in front of the Win Hotel.
Hasan Syukur sustained a fractured left leg and lacerations, requiring surgical intervention at Fatmawati Hospital. Police confirmed he remains hospitalized under medical observation following the operation. The incident involved six total vehicles: the BYD, Honda Beat, Honda Brio, Wuling, Honda Mobilio, and Toyota Navi. Property damage extended to vehicles and roadside infrastructure.
Police apprehended the BYD driver after he was surrounded by nearby residents and other motorcycle taxi drivers at the scene. The driver tested negative for narcotics and alcohol. Investigators determined the driver was startled and panicked during the incident, though the exact trigger remains under investigation. The driver was formally designated as a suspect on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Police are continuing to examine all factors contributing to the chain-reaction collision, including vehicle condition and driver behavior prior to the crash.
Why This Matters
A multi-vehicle collision in a high-traffic Jakarta area resulted in one hospitalized motorcycle taxi driver requiring surgical intervention for a fractured leg, affecting ride-sharing supply and service availability in the Blok M district. The incident involves formal criminal charges against the driver despite negative drug and alcohol test results, raising questions about investigation criteria and vehicle safety protocols that may influence insurance claims, traffic enforcement practices, and public confidence in ride-sharing and passenger vehicle safety on major urban routes.
Timeline & Sources
Oct 23, 2026
WireBYD vehicle (B-1220-KDP) traveling northbound on Jalan Panglima Polim strikes Honda Brio (B-2967-NGY) from behind in front of Win Hotel
Oct 23, 2026
WireBYD swerves left, striking Honda Beat motorcycle (A-3867-DD) driven by Hasan Syukur, causing him to be run over
Oct 24, 2026
WireBYD driver formally designated as suspect by police; Hasan Syukur completes surgical operation
Oct 25, 2026
WireVictim remains under medical observation at Fatmawati Hospital; police continue investigation into incident causes
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