West Sumatra Deputy Governor Vasco Involved in Single-Vehicle Accident, Car Front End Destroyed

The vehicle carrying the Deputy Governor of West Sumatra, Vasco Ruseimy, was involved in a single-vehicle accident during a journey from South Solok Regency to Padang in the early hours of Sunday (17/5) WIB.

Vasco reported the incident via his Instagram account, @vasco_ruseimy, sharing footage of the damaged vehicle and his subsequent medical treatment following the crash. “At 01:30 AM, while travelling home from South Solok to Padang, fate presented us with a trial; the car we were travelling in met with an accident,” he stated in the post.

He clarified that everyone inside the vehicle survived the incident, with no fatalities recorded. The uploaded video footage showed Vasco receiving medical attention for injuries to his leg. The footage also depicted the vehicle colliding with the rear of a truck.

“We realise that travelling around West Sumatra is not easy. Long distances, difficult terrain, and road risks are challenges we must face to be present among the people,” Vasco wrote. He added that the accident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety, expressing gratitude for his survival.

Iptu Rido, Head of Traffic Unit at the Solok Police, confirmed the single-vehicle accident occurred in the early hours of Sunday. He suggested the cause could have been driver distraction or fatigue. Rido explained that the accident occurred at a bend in Nagari Surian, Pantai Cermin District, Solok Regency. According to the officer, the police escort vehicle (PJR) successfully navigated the bend, but the vehicle carrying the Deputy Governor continued straight.

The incident was not formally reported to the Solok Police by the Deputy Governor’s party. The vehicle has since been evacuated from the scene via a towing service.