ORMOC CITY— A 46-year-old painter died instantly after his motorcycle collided head-on with another motorcycle in Brgy. Pilar, Oquendo District, Calbayog City on Saturday afternoon, January 10.
The victim, identified as alias “Omar,” a resident of Purok 4, Brgy. Dawo, was riding a black-and-blue Honda Wave 110 from Barangay Dinagan toward Brgy. Dawo when he allegedly encroached into the opposite lane and collided with a red Rusi Macho motorcycle driven by alias “R.J.C.,” 17, with a 17-year-old back rider, alias “C.Z.C.,” both residents of Purok 1, Brgy. Pilar.
Calbayog City police reported that the collision occurred at around 5:50 p.m. Upon arrival, responding officers found the victim lifeless on the pavement. The impact caused severe head injuries, resulting in his instantaneous death.
The teenage driver and back rider of the Rusi Macho sustained injuries and were immediately transported to St. Camillus Hospital for medical attention.
Both motorcycles were impounded by authorities for safekeeping, while the painter’s body was brought to a local funeral home for arrangements before being returned to his family.
The incident is under investigation by the Calbayog City Police Station to determine the exact cause and circumstances of the collision.
(ROBERT DEJON)
