Four killed in traffic accident

Four killed in traffic accident

SEMARANG, Central Java: Four people were killed and one was seriously injured in a traffic accident yesterday in Mantianom village in Banjarnegara regency.

Sources at the Central Java provincial police headquarters said a van, running at high speed, first fatally hit a pedestrian. The car then swerved out of control and plunged into the river, instantly killing all three passengers.

The first victim was identified as Mrs. Sumardi, 45. The other victims were Soleh, Asyikin who was driving, 50, and Kendar, 20.

Asyikin was driving his family members home to Jakarta from Surabaya, East Java. Police suspect the accident took place because Asyikin was exhausted after driving such a long distance. (har/rms)