Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed Tangerang Scout Leader Herman Arrested

Tangerang City Police have arrested the perpetrator of a hit-and-run incident that killed scout leader Herman Sulistyo (71), known as Kak Herman. The suspect, identified by the initials AD (21), was arrested in Bandung Regency, West Java. Tangerang Police Chief Commissioner Andi Muhammad Indra Waspada Amirullah stated the arrest was made on Thursday (11/6). AD was taken into custody at his home in Cikalongwetan District, Bandung Regency. “We also secured a six-wheeled Fuso-type vehicle with registration number D-8319-GL,” said Indra Waspada on Friday (12/6/2026). “AD is suspected to be the driver of the Fuso vehicle,” Indra added. Indra explained that Herman was struck by the Fuso truck on Sunday (7/6) at around 1:00 a.m. At the time, the victim was cycling in Bitung Jaya Village, Cikupa District. The victim was subsequently taken to Balaraja Regional General Hospital by officers who arrived at the scene. Herman Sulistyo, the victim of the suspected hit-and-run, was a prominent scout leader in Greater Tangerang and Banten, widely known for his dedication to upholding true scouting values in daily life. He was affectionately called Kak Herman, a common term in the scouting world. He consistently wore his full scout uniform on various occasions, both at formal events and in his everyday life. He always cycled to attend scouting activities. Before his burial, Kak Herman’s body was prayed over at the Al-A’zhom Grand Mosque in Tangerang City on Sunday afternoon (7/6), attended by several regional officials and scout members from across Banten. His body was laid to rest at the Rawa Kucing Public Cemetery in Neglasari District, Tangerang City, with a scouting ceremony.