Jakarta –
A 62 year old road bike cyclist died after cycling on Non Toll Flyover (JLNT) Kampung Melayu-Tanah Abang this morning. The man was found in a reclining condition.
Head of Traffic for the DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency, Rudy Saptari, revealed that the cyclist who died was suspected of having a heart attack.
“Suspected like that (heart attack). His family also vowed to have a history of heart,” said Rudy when contacted, Sunday (23/5/2021).
Rudy explained that the man was found unconscious around JLNT Casablanca heading to Sudirman, Central Jakarta. He was found in a sitting position.
“The position of the deceased has been aligned with the bicycle. Then the deceased sits on the side, on the flyover wall. Leaning back,” he explained.
Died Allegedly Due to Exhaustion
Rudy could not confirm whether when he was found, the man was dead. The man was taken to Tarakan Hospital, Central Jakarta, and was declared dead. He was supposedly exhausted.
“Fifteen years ago, he had a heart ring installed. From the doctor, it was suspected that he was tired because he saw that the bike was pressed, the heart rate of the deceased was high, 180. If we were normal people, we were 75, 100 would have been nervous. He was 180, maybe tired. then there is a history of the heart. Now there is a family, “he said.
Never Put the Ring 15 Years Ago
Head of the Traffic Division of the DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency, Rudy Saptari, said that the man had a history of heart disease.
“So, I happen to be at Tarakan Hospital with my family, so after being taken to the hospital, he is 62 years old and has a history of heart disease,” Rudy said when contacted, Sunday (23/5/2021).
Rudy explained that the man had undergone a heart ring insertion procedure 15 years ago. In addition, before he was declared dead, his history of heart rate had increased.
Finally, doctors suspected that the road bikers had died from exhaustion after exercising.
“From the doctor, it is suspected that he was tired because he saw from his Garmin that the bicycle had a high heart rate of 180. If we are normal people, 75, 100 are already excited, 180 may be tired, then there is a history of heart disease. , “he explained.
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