Lalaking patawid lang sana papuntang palengke, patay ng salpukin ng delivery van

- A man died after being hit by a delivery van in Sibulan, Negros Oriental

- In a report by Pia Arcangel, the victim died while he was in the hospital

- He was reportedly rolled over by the delivery van when he was trying to cross the road to get to the market

- The delivery van's driver, who came from Iloilo, was on the way to Dumaguete, admitted that he had fallen asleep

A man lost his life after getting hit by a delivery van in Sibulan, Negros Oriental

According to a report by Pia Arcangel, the victim passed away while being treated in the hospital

Reports said the man was crossing the road on his way to the market when the delivery van ran over him

The delivery van's driver, who came from Iloilo and was headed to Dumaguete, admitted that he had dozed off while driving

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He turned himself in to the police authorities and surrendered, but he was eventually set free because the employer of the suspect and the victim's family agreed to a settlement.

In the Philippines, settlement is generally possible in cases where a driver accidentally kills someone on the road, such as falling asleep while driving.

These incidents are usually treated as reckless imprudence resulting in homicid3, a criminal offense.

However, if the victim's family is willing to settle, they may accept compensation for damages and sign an affidavit of desistance, which can lead to the case being dropped, although the final decision still rests with the court.

Even if the criminal case is dismissed, the driver may still be held civilly liable. Insurance may also help cover damages during settlement. Settlement may not be accepted if the act involves gross negligence, intentional harm, or if the driver was under the influence or fled the scene.

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Ultimately, while settlement is possible, the outcome depends on the specific circumstances of the case.

Watch the first 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.

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 suspect even grabbed a bag and mobile phone from the suspects. 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.

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In another viral local report, a 51-year-old public 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