A tragic road accident involving the vehicle of Muhammad Hilman Mufidi, widely known as Gus Hilman, a prominent member of Commission X of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), occurred on Saturday afternoon, May 23rd, on the Pasuruan-Probolinggo (Paspro) Toll Road at Kilometer 834. The devastating incident resulted in the immediate deaths of two individuals at the scene.
Providing details on the incident, Aipda Muhammad Taufik Rahadian, Head of the Law Enforcement Unit for the Probolinggo City Traffic Police, confirmed that the collision took place on ‘lane B’ of the Paspro Toll Road at KM 834, specifically within Posangit Lor Village, Wonomerto District, Probolinggo Regency. His statement was reported by Antara on Sunday, May 24th.
The two fatalities have been identified as Alex Anwaruh, 25, and Adinda Najwa, 26. Both were integral staff members accompanying Gus Hilman’s delegation.
Fortunately, Gus Hilman and his driver survived the harrowing crash. They both sustained injuries and were promptly rushed to Ar Rozy Hospital in Probolinggo City for medical treatment.
Prior to the accident, the DPR RI member, representing the National Awakening Party, had been attending a seminar and roadshow at Nurul Jadid University in Probolinggo, concluding his official engagements before embarking on the fateful journey.
The police further detailed the vehicles involved in the severe collision. It included an Innova, bearing police number N-1297-NB, driven by Mahrus Ali, who served as Gus Hilman’s driver, and a dump truck with police number W-8439 UK, operated by Imam Subekti.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the Innova, carrying driver Mahrus Ali, Gus Hilman, Alex Anwaruh, and Adinda Najwa, was traveling westbound from Probolinggo towards Pasuruan in the right lane. Simultaneously, a dump truck was proceeding in the same direction.
Tragically, the driver of the Innova is suspected to have either been drowsy or momentarily lost concentration. This critical lapse allegedly caused the vehicle to swerve sharply to the left, colliding forcefully with the rear right side of the dump truck’s cargo bed.
The impact of the collision was severe, inflicting extensive damage to the front and left side of the Innova.
Authorities have confirmed that a thorough investigation is still underway to ascertain the precise cause and contributing factors of this devastating accident.
Summary
A tragic car accident occurred on the Pasuruan-Probolinggo (Paspro) Toll Road at KM 834 on Saturday afternoon, May 23rd, involving the vehicle of DPR member Muhammad Hilman Mufidi, also known as Gus Hilman. The incident resulted in the immediate deaths of two staff members, Alex Anwaruh (25) and Adinda Najwa (26), who were accompanying Gus Hilman. Fortunately, Gus Hilman and his driver, Mahrus Ali, survived the crash with injuries and were transported to Ar Rozy Hospital for medical treatment.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the Innova, carrying Gus Hilman, may have collided with a dump truck after its driver was suspected of being drowsy or losing concentration, causing the vehicle to swerve. The severe impact caused extensive damage to the Innova. Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to ascertain the precise cause and contributing factors of this devastating accident.