Elderly motorcycle rider killed after parked truck suddenly moves in Quezon City

• A 60-year-old motorcycle rider died after being crushed under a 10-wheeler truck that suddenly moved forward along Payatas Road, Quezon City, on June 23
• The victim was coming home from work when the incident happened; rescuers took 30–45 minutes to retrieve his body using hydraulic tools
• Police confirmed the truck was being charged and moved on its own without a driver, hitting the victim outside a gas station
• The truck driver fled the scene and now faces possible charges of reckless imprudence resulting in h0micide and damage to property

A 60-year-old motorcycle rider tragically lost his life after he was crushed under a 10-wheeler truck that suddenly moved forward along Payatas Road, Quezon City, on Monday night, June 23.

According to James Agustin’s report on Un ang Balita, the accident occurred around 9 p.m.

The victim was on his way home to Payatas after work in Quezon Avenue when the incident happened.

“Pagdating po namin doon sa area, 'yung victim po natin nasa ilalim mismo ng bumper nu’ng truck, kasama niya 'yung motor na nakaipit doon mismo,” said Randy De Vera, Deputy Team Leader of Barangay Commonwealth Base 1.

“Mga siguro 30 minutes to 45 minutes po bago po nahatak 'yung victim natin,” he added, noting that rescuers used hydraulic tools to lift the truck and retrieve the victim.

Though rushed to the hospital, the rider was declared dead on arrival.

“Noong tumawag po sa akin 'yung pamangkin ko, tumulo agad ang luha ko. Napakabait ng kapatid ko na ito eh. Pero anong magagawa ko? Aksidente eh,” the victim’s sibling said tearfully.

Police investigations revealed the truck was parked in a compound across a gas station.

Witnesses said it suddenly surged forward while its battery was being charged and exited the gate uncontrolled, striking the rider.

“Wala pong driver doon sa loob ng truck,” confirmed PCpt. Joe Salvadico of QCPD Traffic Sector 5.

Authorities are now searching for the truck driver, who fled the scene.

He may face charges of reckless imprudence resulting in h0micide and damage to property.

“Dapat magpakita rin siya para mapanagutan niya kung ano man ang naging problema,” the victim’s sibling said.

News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

In a previous report by KAMI, a family of three was mercilessly shot and killed inside their store in Barangay Mallorca, San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija. Caught by CCTV, three men entered their store, closed the roll-up door, and shot the entire family to death. Before fleeing, one of the suspects even grabbed a bag and a mobile phone from the victim. In a report by Gary De Leon of TV 5's 'Frontline Pilipinas,' the family started getting threats after lending P1-M to one of the residents of their barangay; allegedly using the money for business.

In another viral local report, a 51-year-old public school teacher in Las Piñas City was stabbed multiple times by her own husband. According to the report of EJ Gomez in 'Unang Balita,' the 38-year-old suspect committed the crime inside the school's faculty room. Police authorities said the school has a security guard, but, being a familiar face in the school, the suspect managed to easily get in and out of the school. The suspect said he was there to talk to his wife and settle their misunderstanding, but unfortunately, it led to a big arguement.

Source: KAMI.com.gh