Deer Killed in Collision with Car on Serpan Toll Road
Lebak, VIVA – A deer on the Serang-Panimbang Toll Road (Tol Serpan) in Lebak Regency, Banten, specifically at KM 88 near the Rangkasbitung Toll Gate (GT), was killed after being struck by a car, though the driver survived unscathed.
Strategic Marketing Manager of Wika Serpan, Muhammad Albagir, contacted in Lebak on Saturday, stated that the incident involving the deer being hit by a car occurred on Thursday morning, 26 March 2026.
He explained that the driver was just about to exit the Rangkasbitung GT when suddenly a deer crossed the road, resulting in a collision with the vehicle travelling at moderate speed.
The car driver was unharmed and in good health, with no injuries, while the vehicle sustained dents to the front. The animal’s carcass has been evacuated by officials to ensure smooth traffic flow.
He suspects the deer was likely a pet or from a breeding facility, as the area is not a natural habitat for such wildlife.
He noted that animals frequently cross the Tol Serpan, including monitor lizards, wild dogs, and civets.
Therefore, the Tol Serpan operators are anticipating and securing vulnerable locations prone to animal crossings by installing fences.
“We hope that with this fencing, wild animals will not cross the Tol Serpan,” he said.
He added that Section 2 of Tol Serpan, the Rangkasbitung-Cikulur-Cileles route, was temporarily closed on Thursday (26/3) at 17:00 WIB, and the toll road has served 150,000 vehicles during the 2026 Eid al-Fitr homecoming and return traffic.
Following its functional operation, Section 2 of Tol Serpan is planned to open fully in the second half of this year.
With the operation of Section 2 Rangkasbitung-Cikukur-Cileles on 12 March 2026, Tol Serpan shortens travel times for road users heading to Serang, Lebak, and Pandeglang during Eid al-Fitr homecoming and return traffic, as well as tourism.
During this period, many people visit tourist destinations such as Tanjung Lesung in Pandeglang Regency, southern Banten beaches, and the Baduy Tribe in Lebak Regency.
“We are carrying out the temporary closure of Rangkasbitung-Cikulur-Cileles to complete construction work and ensure more optimal service standards,” said Albagir. (Ant)