Traffic enforcer, tumilapon matapos sagasaan ng isang SUV; driver, puyat daw

- A traffic enforcer managing traffic flow in Sta. Maria, Bulacan, was hit by a dashing SUV

- Caught by CCTV, the traffic enforcer was seen in an intersection when a speeding SUV ran towards where he was standing

- In a report by Ivan Mayrina in 'Unang Balita,' the man identified as Salvador Dela Cruaz Jr. was flipped over after being hit; he was then rushed to a hospital

- In the initial investigation done by Sta. Maria Traffic Management Office, the driver lacked sleep from his trip from Manila

A traffic enforcer directing vehicles in Sta. Maria, Bulacan, was struck by a speeding SUV.

CCTV footage showed the enforcer standing at an intersection when the SUV came rushing towards him.

According to Ivan Mayrina's report on 'Unang Balita,' the man, identified as Salvador Dela Cruz Jr., was thrown into the air after being hit and was immediately taken to a hospital.

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Initial findings from the Sta. Maria Traffic Management Office revealed that the driver was sleep-deprived after traveling from Manila.

The SUV driver who declined to give a statement was arrested and will be charged with reckless imprudence resulting in serious physical injuries.

Watch the report in the video below:

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, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh