Man dies in blazing jeep

Man dies in blazing jeep

BOGOR (JP): An apparently drunk motorist was burned to death and his companion badly injured when their jeep caught fire following a collision with a truck early yesterday, witnesses said.

The accident took place at about 2:30 a.m. in front of Flamboyan discotheque.

Syamsuddin, 30, was killed in the accident. His injured friend was identified as Dedy Sofian, 29.

Eyewitnesses reported that the victims' speeding Suzuki Katana jeep struck a truck cruising in front of them.

The fire resulting from the impact quickly engulfed the jeep.

Bystanders coming to the rescue managed to pull Dedy out of the vehicle but were unable to save Syamsuddin who reportedly trapped in the wreckage.

"The accident would have been unlikely had the driver not been drunk because the street was quiet," an eyewitness said.

Police refused to comment on the accident, saying they would hold an investigation.

Police are questioning the truck driver, identified as Ence, about the accident, Antara reported. (pan)