BACOLOD City — A 24-year-old man was killed while two others, including a minor, were injured in a collision involving two motorcycles along the National Highway in Purok Orchids, Barangay Haba, Candoni, Negros Occidental, at around 5:50 p.m. on August 12, 2026.
The fatality was identified by police as alias “Ariel,” 24, a laborer and resident of the area.
Police said Ariel was driving a Honda motorcycle and was traveling along the highway when he attempted to make a left turn.
Upon noticing an approaching motorcycle driven by alias “Richmar,” 21, a resident of Candoni, Ariel reportedly maneuvered back toward the right lane.
However, investigators said Richmar’s motorcycle, which was allegedly traveling at a high rate of speed, entered Ariel’s lane, resulting in a collision between the two motorcycles.
Ariel sustained serious injuries and was declared dead on arrival by the attending physician at the Candoni Rural Health Unit (RHU).
Richmar and his minor backrider also sustained injuries to various parts of their bodies.
Personnel of the Candoni Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) transported the injured individuals and the other persons involved in the crash to the RHU for medical attention.
The two injured individuals were later referred to a medical facility in Kabankalan City for further treatment.
The Candoni Municipal Police Station (MPS) said the motorcycles involved in the collision were placed under police custody pending further investigation and proper disposition./PN
