Driver of Toyota Calya Involved in Brutal Chase, Crashes into Other Vehicles
The driver of a Toyota Calya, identified by the initials HM (25), caused a disturbance in the streets of Gunung Sahari, Central Jakarta. HM was being pursued by police for using fake license plates and instead of stopping, he sped off, drove against traffic, and crashed into several vehicles. He is now officially a suspect.
The incident occurred on Jalan Gunung Sahari on Wednesday (23/2) afternoon, when traffic was heavy. The car driven by HM was initially spotted by officers driving recklessly.
The officers then tried to stop the vehicle because it was suspected of using an incorrect license plate.
“Based on initial information, the driver of the Toyota Calya is suspected of using an incorrect license plate and was stopped by officers in the Gunung Sahari area,” said Head of Public Relations of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police, Commissioner Budi Hermanto, in a statement to reporters on Thursday (26/2/2026), as reported by detikNews.
Instead of stopping, HM fled. He sped up his car and drove against the flow of traffic on several streets.
“However, the driver fled and drove against the flow of traffic through several streets, resulting in a collision with a motorcycle at the scene,” he said.
Chase on a One-Way Street
The Head of Traffic of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police, Commissioner Komarudin, explained that after ignoring the order to stop, officers immediately began the pursuit.
“Then the officers asked him to stop, but he didn’t comply, so the officers followed him into Gunung Sahari IV, so he turned and entered Gunung Sahari IV,” said Komarudin.
On that small street, the car was driving fast and was recorded by the dashcam of a patrol car. HM then turned towards Bungur and entered Gunung Sahari V, which is a one-way street from Pasar Baru to Bungur.
“There, on that small street, the high speed was recorded by the dashcam of the patrol car. From there, he turned left towards Bungur, and the most serious incident occurred when he entered Gunung Sahari V, which is a one-way street from Pasar Baru to Bungur. Many vehicles almost became victims because there were many motorcycles, and he was still driving at high speed,” he explained.
At the intersection of Pasar Baru, the perpetrator entered Jalan Budi Utomo, driving against traffic in the right lane. Officers continued to pursue him towards Ancol.
“Then the officers stopped at the intersection, turned around in the middle of the road, and went back to the intersection. At the intersection, he turned left, where officers were waiting. He almost hit one of our officers, then turned towards Ancol, but he still didn’t want to stop,” he said.
When he arrived at the red light at Pintu Besi towards Ancol, the road was congested. HM was briefly blocked by the queue of vehicles, but he turned around again and drove against traffic towards Pasar Baru.
“The officers continued to follow him. When he arrived near Ancol at the red light at Pintu Besi, the road was congested. He was probably blocked by the queue, but he turned around again towards Pasar Baru, on the same lane, not changing lanes. This is what was recorded on camera,” he concluded.
Shortly after, the car crashed into several vehicles.
The Toyota Calya sustained scratches on the right side. One motorcyclist was injured, and the motorcycle was damaged on the front and right side.
No License, No Vehicle Registration, and Fake License Plate
Other facts were revealed. During the incident, HM was using a fake license plate D-1640-AHB.
“The actual license plate, based on the chassis number and engine number, is B-2932-BZF. There was no vehicle registration certificate or driver’s license,” said Budi Hermanto.
“The fake license plate used by the perpetrator was D-1640-AHB, which was attached to the vehicle,” said Budi Hermanto.
Based on the inspection of the chassis number and engine number, the car was registered with the license plate B-2932-BZF.
“There was no vehicle registration certificate or driver’s license,” he said.
The police also found two sharp weapons and a toy revolver in the car.
“The driver of the Toyota Calya, identified as HM, has been secured and is currently being questioned further,” he added.
Officially a Suspect
The Chief of Police of Central Jakarta, Commissioner Reynold EP Hutagalung, confirmed that HM has been named as a suspect.
“Yes, he has been named as a suspect,” said Reynold when asked for confirmation separately on Thursday (26/2).
According to Komarudin, HM is charged with Article 311 of Law Number 22 of 2009 concerning Road Traffic and Transportation (Traffic Law).
“For the traffic case itself, we are charging the perpetrator with Article 311 paragraph 1, 2, 3, for driving a vehicle in a manner that endangers other road users. If it reaches paragraph 3, the penalty is up to 4 years in prison,” said Komarudin.
In addition to the traffic violation, the police are also investigating the alleged forgery of the license plate and the discovery of sharp weapons and a toy gun.
“The Criminal Investigation Unit of Central Jakarta is currently investigating the other findings,” he said.
(dpw/dpw)