KANANGA, Leyte — A 90-year-old woman died after she was hit by a truck while crossing a pedestrian lane along the National Highway in Barangay Montebello, Kananga, Leyte, on Tuesday evening, June 2.
Police identified the victim as alias “Ana,” a widow and resident of Barangay Montebello, Kananga, Leyte.
The vehicle involved was an Isuzu Forward drop-side truck driven by alias “Naldo,” 45, married, self-employed, and a resident of Barangay Nipa, Calubian, Leyte.
Personnel of the Kananga Municipal Police Station (MPS) responded to the incident after receiving a report from a concerned citizen regarding a road accident along the highway.
Initial investigation revealed that the truck was traveling from Ormoc City toward the municipality of Calubian when it reached the area of the incident. According to police, the vehicle accidentally sideswiped the victim as she was crossing the road using a pedestrian lane, causing injuries to various parts of her body.
Members of the Kananga Emergency Response Team (ERT) immediately rushed the victim to Kananga Municipal Hospital for treatment. However, she was declared dead on arrival by the attending physician.
The driver and the truck were subsequently taken to the Kananga Municipal Police Station for proper disposition as authorities continue their investigation into the incident.
(ROBERT DEJON)
