ORMOC CITY— A 62-year-old motorcycle driver survived a collision with a six-wheeler truck along the national highway in Barangay Balite, Kawayan, Biliran on Friday evening, May 1, sustaining injuries but remaining alive after the impact.
Police identified the injured motorcyclist as alias “Peter,” a married resident of the municipality, who was driving a gray and black Honda Click. The other vehicle involved was a white Sinotruk HOMAN H3 truck driven by alias “Paco,” 40, of Almeria, Biliran, with three passengers identified as helpers.
According to the Kawayan Municipal Police Station, the incident occurred at around 8:05 p.m. and was reported by a concerned citizen, prompting authorities to immediately respond to the scene.
Initial investigation revealed that the two vehicles were traveling in opposite directions, with the motorcycle heading northbound and the truck moving southbound. The truck driver reportedly attempted to overtake another vehicle by entering the opposite lane but encountered the oncoming motorcycle.
Despite efforts to brake and steer away, the truck and motorcycle collided.
As a result of the crash, both vehicles sustained damage, while the motorcyclist suffered injuries. The truck driver and his passengers were unharmed.
The truck driver and the vehicles involved were brought to the Kawayan Municipal Police Station for proper disposition as the investigation continues.
(ROBERT DEJON)
