Senior citizen injured after motorcycle collision in Capiz

CAPIZ – A 63-year-old woman was seriously injured after being struck by a motorcycle while crossing the road in Barangay Esperanza, Pontevedra, Capiz.

The victim was identified as alias “Zenaida”, a resident of Barangay Binuntucan.

According to a report from the Pontevedra Municipal Police Station, the victim was in the middle of crossing when she was hit by a black motorcycle driven by a 38-year-old laborer known as alias “Aries.” He was accompanied by a minor passenger, both residents of Barangay Dulangan.

Witnesses said the motorcycle was heading home from Barangay Bailan when the incident occurred. The impact caused multiple injuries to Zenaida as well as to the driver and his passenger.

Responders from the Pontevedra Emergency Response Team immediately provided first aid before rushing the victims to nearby hospitals for further treatment.

Meanwhile, the motorcycle has been impounded by the Pontevedra police, which were conducting an investigation into the accident as of press time. Authorities were also gathering statements from witnesses to determine possible charges./PN

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