Four killed in road races

Four killed in road races

UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Four motorcyclists who turned
the streets into an illegal racing circuit were killed in
separate crashes last month, police said over the weekend.

Ujungpandang traffic police chief Maj. Dedi Kusnadi said
racing had been held on particular streets at dawn during the
just-ended fasting month.

Jl. Cenderawasih in the city's south, Jl. Hertasning near the
crowded Panakkukang residential area and Jl. Pongtiku in the
north were favored spots for motorcyclists, and Paotere toll road
was popular among car racers.

Dedi admitted that due to the small number of personnel, the
police were overwhelmed by the illegal activity that scared the
public, Antara reported.

Police have impounded 70 motorcycles used in the road racing
and their riders will be prosecuted, he said. (pan)