ORMOC CITY—Two motorcycles collided in a tragic accident, resulting in the death of one driver and injuries to the other driver and their passengers.
The incident occurred at around 4:25 pm on Oct.12 in Barangay Talahid, Almeria, Biliran.
The motorcycles involved were a red Kawasaki 150, driven by alias “Rick,” 42, a tricycle driver and resident of Del Baño St., Brgy. Poblacion, Almeria, and a red Rusi 125 with no plate number, driven by alias “Vi,” 20, a construction worker from Sitio San Roque, Brgy. Larrazabal, Naval, Biliran.
Riding with “Vi” was alias “Niel,” 39, also a construction worker and resident of Sitio Takong, Brgy. Calumpang, Naval.
According to the local police, they responded to a report of the accident in Brgy. Talahid after receiving a call from a concerned resident.
An initial investigation revealed that the two motorcycles were traveling in opposite directions when the Rusi 125 lost control, swerved into the opposite lane, and collided with the Kawasaki 150.
All four individuals were rushed to Biliran Provincial Hospital in Naval for medical treatment.
Unfortunately, Vi was declared dead on arrival by the attending physician.
The motorcycles involved in the accident were taken to the Almeria Municipal Police Station for proper disposition.
(ROBERT DEJON)
