Trahedya sa Bacolod: tatlong nagjo-jogging, nabangga ng pickup truck; isang jogger, nasawi

Thursday, April 03, 2025 at 8:17 PM by Josh Medina 3 min read

- A 53-year-old woman died and two others were injured after being hit by a pickup truck while jogging in Barangay Tangub, Bacolod City

- The incident occurred when the group of women briefly stopped their jog to take photographs, leading to the collision with the vehicle

- The pickup truck driver, Fernando Oquina, stated that he did not see the women on the road prior to the collision

- The victims' families intend to file charges against the driver, and local authorities are emphasizing the importance of road safety for both drivers and pedestrians

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A tragic incident in Bacolod City has resulted in the death of a 53-year-old woman and injuries to two others, all of whom were struck by a pickup truck while jogging.

Trahedya sa Bacolod: tatlong nagjo-jogging, binangga ng pickup truck; isang jogger, nasawi — Photo: jogger (@pixabay)
Source: UGC

The event occurred in Barangay Tangub on Tuesday morning, as the women momentarily paused their exercise to take photographs.

According to reports from GMA Regional TV One Western Visayas, Police Lieutenant Colonel Ramel Sarona, head of the Traffic Management Unit (TMU), detailed the sequence of events.

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The victims were engaged in their morning jog when they stopped briefly to capture photos. It was at this juncture that they were hit by a pickup truck driven by Fernando Oquina, aged 59.

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Video footage from the scene shows bystanders attending to the injured women, who were found lying on the road. Tragically, one of the three women succumbed to her injuries.

Oquina, the pickup truck driver, stated that he did not see the women on the road. The victims' families have indicated their intent to file formal charges against Oquina.

This incident has prompted local authorities to reiterate the importance of road safety for both drivers and pedestrians.

The act of pausing for picture taking on roadways, even briefly, has been highlighted as a potentially dangerous activity.

This accident has resulted in a loss of life, and has caused much grief within the affected families. The investigation into the accident will seek to determine the precise circumstances that lead to this tragic event.

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The legal process is expected to proceed once the investigation is complete. It is important to remember that road safety is everyones responsibilty.

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