CAPIZ – More than 600 vehicular accidents were recorded across the province from January to May this year, according to the Capiz Police Provincial Office (CPPO).
CPPO spokesperson Captain Merry Chris Dela Cruz confirmed in a radio interview that 15 fatalities were reported among the incidents.
The most common causes of road mishaps, she said, include self-inflicted errors, head-on collisions, driving under the influence of alcohol, poor road conditions, and driver negligence or recklessness. A lack of road safety education or driver training may also be a contributing factor, according to the CPPO.
She also emphasized that motorcycle riders and drivers of two-wheeled vehicles were the most frequently involved in the reported incidents.
To reduce the number of road accidents, authorities are urging motorists to routinely check their vehicles and physical condition before driving.
Dela Cruz further reminded the public to follow the BLOWBAGETS checklist — a safety acronym for Battery, Lights, Oil, Water, Brake, Air (tires), Gas, Engine, Tires, and Self (driver’s condition).
In addition, the CPPO advised pedestrians to remain vigilant and cautious when walking along roads or crossing streets.
“Whether you’re a driver or a pedestrian, road safety should always be a priority,” Dela Cruz stressed./PN
