Trahedya sa Bohol: Senior citizen, patay sa hit-and-run; pulisya, may lead na sa biker na tumakas
- A senior citizen was fatally struck by a speeding motorcycle while using a pedestrian lane in Loon, Bohol
- Security camera footage captured the elderly woman looking before crossing the pedestrian lane, only to be hit by a fast-approaching motorcycle
- Local police have launched an investigation and say they already have a person of interest
- Authorities assured the family of the retired teacher that they will pursue justice
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A retired female senior citizen in Loon, Bohol, tragically lost her life after being struck by a motorcycle while crossing a pedestrian lane.
Source: UGC
The hit-and-run incident occurred on the evening of Friday, April 5th, in Barangay Pig-ot, as reported by GMA Regional TV Balitang Bisdak.
Security footage obtained from a nearby CCTV camera captured the moments leading up to the fatal collision.
The video showed the elderly woman carefully observing the traffic before stepping onto the pedestrian lane to cross the road.
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She had nearly reached the opposite side of the street when a speeding motorcycle approached and collided with her.
The impact of the collision was severe, causing the victim to be thrown from the point of impact.
Despite immediate medical attention, she was pronounced dead upon arrival at a medical facility.
Adding to the tragedy, the rider of the motorcycle did not stop after the collision and fled the scene, leaving the injured senior citizen on the road.
Local law enforcement authorities have launched a thorough investigation into the incident.
According to initial reports, the police have already identified a person of interest in connection with the hit-and-run.
Authorities have assured the public and the family of the victim, who was identified as a retired teacher, that they are committed to ensuring that justice is served.
Pedestrian safety, particularly for senior citizens, has been a recurring concern in many parts of the Philippines.
Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) often highlights the vulnerability of older adults in road accidents.
Factors such as reduced mobility and slower reaction times can increase the risk for elderly pedestrians.
Furthermore, the presence of pedestrian lanes, while intended to enhance safety, does not guarantee it if motorists fail to respect traffic laws and exercise due caution.
The local community in Loon, Bohol, has expressed outrage and sadness over the incident, especially given that the victim was a respected retired educator.
Calls for the swift apprehension and prosecution of the motorcycle rider have been amplified on social media and within the community.
Authorities are likely reviewing the CCTV footage and gathering testimonies from potential witnesses to build a strong case against the person of interest.
The investigation will aim to identify the motorcycle involved and establish the identity of the rider.
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 to just about simply everyone around.
In other news, a young man was killed by a motorcycle-riding gunman in Dumangas, Iloilo. The victim was shot multiple times after stopping to drop off a passenger, and the whole incident was caught on video. The two suspects escaped on a motorcycle and are still being hunted by police. Authorities suspect a prior argument at a dance event may have led to the murder.
Still in other news, a man identified as Dexter Roales was found with a gunshot wound to the head along Tagaytay-Mendez road. His SUV was later discovered abandoned in a grassy area in San Pascual, Batangas. Roales’ cousin and co-driver, Ruel Roca, remains missing, prompting a plea from his family. A released passenger testified that two fake riders boarded the SUV and were behind the shooting.
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