Tricycle driver, nahuli pagkatapos pagtangkaang sagasaan pulis sa checkpoint

- A tricycle driver ends up in jail after attempting to bump a policeman at a Comelec checkpoint

- The incident happened in San Marcelino, Zambales, where police authorities were conducting a routine Comelec checkpoint

- According to Police Regional Office III Regional Director Police Brigadier General Jean Fajardo, the tricycle driver acted suspiciously upon approaching said checkpoint

- This prompted several police personnel to pursue the tricycle but instead of complying, it maneuvered recklessly, injuring a policeman in the process

A routine Comelec checkpoint in San Marcelino, Zambales turned into a tense situation when a tricycle driver attempted to evade authorities, resulting in injury to a police officer.

The incident occurred as officers were conducting standard checks, which include enforcing the nationwide gun ban and identifying potential wanted individuals.

According to Police Regional Office III Regional Director Police Brigadier General Jean Fajardo, the tricycle driver, upon approaching the checkpoint, abruptly changed course in an apparent attempt to avoid the officers.

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This evasive action immediately raised suspicion, prompting an officer to pursue the tricycle.

Instead of complying with the officer's signals to stop, the driver accelerated, recklessly maneuvering the tricycle.

In a dangerous turn of events, the officer attempting to intercept the tricycle was struck by the vehicle, resulting in an injury to his right leg. The officer sustained a strain or sprain as a result of the impact.

General Fajardo strongly condemned the tricycle driver's actions, labeling it as a direct affront to law enforcement and a disruption of public order.

She emphasized the importance of these checkpoints in maintaining security and ensuring a peaceful environment, especially during the election period.

Beyond the gun ban enforcement, officers at these checkpoints are also vigilant in identifying individuals with outstanding warrants or those potentially involved in criminal activities.

The injured officer received prompt medical attention, and authorities are now pursuing charges against the tricycle driver for the incident.

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The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to be released as they become available.

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, as well as to the senses, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable. Traffic altercations or issues are also among those that capture the attention of netizens since they occur on a day-to-day basis.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh