ILOILO — Three people were injured after a private jeepney collided with a prime mover truck on Wednesday morning, October 6, along C1 Road in Barangay Pandac, Pavia, Iloilo.
According to Police Major Bonifacio Alabe Jr., chief of the Pavia Municipal Police Station, the private jeepney driven by alias “Peter,” a resident of Molo, Iloilo City, was traveling from Jaro to deliver goods to a local supermarket when the crash occurred around 9:39 a.m.
Peter was accompanied by his cargo helper, alias “Prince,” also of Molo district.
Meanwhile, the prime mover truck, driven by alias “Robert,” a resident of Barangay Poblacion, Alimodian town, was traveling toward Iloilo City from Oton.
“Involved ang isa ka private jeep nga delivery kag isa ka prime mover nga truck. So based sa initial investigation sang aton traffic investigator, ang private jeep from Jaro, Iloilo City, ang way pa-Iloilo Supermart nga possible mag-deliver sang goods nga karga ya,” Alabe told Panay News.
Police investigation revealed that the prime mover truck was traveling at high speed when it attempted to overtake another vehicle. Robert lost control of the truck and swerved into the opposite lane, crashing directly into the oncoming jeepney.
Both occupants of the private jeepney suffered minor scrapes and bruises, while the truck driver sustained multiple injuries, Alabe said.
“Gilayon man nga nag-apply sang first aid sa mga biktima… so far, gapadayon pa gihapon ang aton investigation,” Alabe added.
Local authorities have secured the crash site and were determining the best approach to clear and tow the heavily damaged vehicles.
A police investigation remained ongoing as of press time as authorities await the decision of both parties on whether to reach an amicable settlement or file formal charges./PN
