ORMOC CITY– A 72-year-old fish vendor was injured after being struck by a motorcycle with a sidecar along the National Highway in Brgy. Looc, Cabucgayan in Biliran on Tuesday evening, January 13.
Police identified the victim as alias ‘Pedro’ and a resident of Brgy. Looc. The motorcycle, red in color and without a plate number, was driven by 63-year-old alias ‘Ramil,’ also a resident of Brgy. Looc, with three passengers on board.
According to police, the incident occurred around 6:45 p.m. when the victim suddenly crossed the highway and was accidentally hit by the approaching vehicle. Responding officers said locals assisted Pedro and transported him to the Cabucgayan Rural Health Unit for treatment, where he was treated for multiple injuries.
The motorcycle driver was unharmed and brought to the Cabucgayan Municipal Police Station along with the vehicle for documentation and proper disposition.
(ROBERT DEJON)
