ORMOC CITY – An instructor from the Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU) Ormoc Campus was killed in a head-on motorcycle collision in the early hours of Sunday, May 25, along the national highway in Sitio Seguinon, Barangay Libertad.
The victim was identified as Engr. Joel Capala, 52, married, and a resident of Barangay Bagong Buhay, Ormoc City. He was an engineering instructor at EVSU.
According to the Ormoc City Police Office, the accident occurred around 3:27 am but was only reported an hour later, at 4:27 am.
The crash involved two motorcycles: a Honda Click driven by Angelito Miaga, 45, of Barangay RM Tan, and a Honda Dream driven by Engr. Capala.
Initial investigation and witness accounts revealed that both motorcycles were traveling in opposite directions—Miaga was headed out of the city proper, while Capala was going towards the city. Capala’s motorcycle allegedly swerved into Miaga’s lane, resulting in a head-on collision.
The impact caused severe damage to both motorcycles. Capala sustained fatal injuries and died instantly at the scene. Miaga was also injured and remains confined in the hospital.
Authorities also discovered that both motorcycles had expired registrations.
The Ormoc City Police continue to investigate the incident to determine the full circumstances and identify any possible liabilities.
The EVSU–Ormoc Campus has expressed deep sorrow over Capala’s passing, describing him as a respected and valued member of their faculty.
(ELVIE ROMAN ROA)
