ORMOC CITY-A retired US Navy officer and a lady lawyer were involved in a vehicular collision on Tuesday morning, January 14, in Barangay Picas, Javier, Leyte.
Police identified the foreign national as alias “Mike,” 72, married, and a resident of Barangay San Sotero, Javier. He was driving a white Hyundai Tucson with plate number UAO 817.
The other vehicle, a gray Nissan Almera with plate number GAI 8928, was driven by alias “April,” 33, single, and a resident of Barangay 89, Tacloban City.
According to the police, they responded to the incident after receiving a report from a concerned citizen.
Initial investigation revealed that both vehicles were traveling in opposite directions. The Hyundai Tucson, driven by the retired US Navy officer, was making a left turn when it collided with the oncoming Nissan Almera driven by the lawyer.
The impact caused damages to both vehicles, but neither driver sustained injuries.
Following the incident, both parties and their vehicles were brought to the Javier Municipal Police Station for proper documentation. However, they later agreed to settle the matter amicably out of court.
(ROBERT DEJON)
