BACOLOD City – A 30-year-old motorcycle driver was killed, while his 51-year-old back rider was injured after their motorcycle collided with a truck in Barangay Manlucahoc, Sipalay City, Negros Occidental on October 25.
Police identified the fatality only as alias Carl, a married resident of Sitio Marabo, Barangay Mambaroto, Sipalay City.
His back rider, alias Shay, a married housewife from the same sitio and barangay, sustained injuries and was referred to a private hospital in Bacolod City for further medical treatment.
The Sipalay City Police Station said the collision occurred at around 2:30 p.m. in Purok Zone 1 Proper.
Initial police investigation showed that Carl was driving the motorcycle toward Barangay Manlucahoc when it collided with a Canter truck traveling in the opposite direction.
The truck, driven by alias Manman, 41, a married resident of Purok Barrack, Barangay Baras, Mabinay, Negros Oriental, allegedly lost control and encroached into the motorcycle’s lane, resulting in the collision.
A concerned citizen reported the incident to the Sipalay City Police Station at around 2:55 p.m., prompting police investigators and other personnel to respond to the scene.
Police took the truck driver and both vehicles into custody for proper disposition and further investigation.
Authorities have yet to disclose additional details regarding the circumstances surrounding the collision./PN
