Pampasaherong van at pickup, nagsalpukan; 1 patay, 12 sugatan

- A passenger van and pickup got into a fatal collision in Sanchez-Mira, Cagayan

- The incident resulted in one casualty and 12 other individuals injured

- According to the Disaster Risk Management for Health of Cagayan, one of the passengers of the van died while 1 is in critical condition

- Additionally, 10 others are currently being treated in the hospital after suffering wounds and fractured bones

A passenger van and a pickup were involved in a fatal collision in Sanchez-Mira, Cagayan.

The incident led to one person losing their life and 12 others sustaining injuries.

Based on the report from the Disaster Risk Management for Health of Cagayan, one of the van's passengers died, while another is in critical condition.

In addition, 10 other individuals are currently receiving treatment in the hospital for wounds and fractured bones.

According to the initial investigation, the passenger van came from Tuguegarao when it crashed to the pickup.

Investigations about the incident are still ongoing.

In the Philippines, if a public utility vehicle (PUV) such as a jeepney, bus, or van gets into an accident that leads to the death of a passenger, both the driver and the operator may face legal and financial consequences.

The driver can be charged with reckless imprudence resulting in hom!cide, which is a criminal offense under the Revised Penal Code, and may face imprisonment if found guilty.

If the operator is different from the driver, they may be held civilly liable, especially if the vehicle was unfit for use, overloaded, or lacked the necessary permits.

The family of the victim can also file a civil case to claim damages, which may include hospital bills, funeral costs, loss of income, and moral damages.

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) may suspend or cancel the franchise of the vehicle involved, particularly if there was gross negligence or repeated violations.

Meanwhile, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) may revoke or suspend the driver’s license following the results of the investigation. While every case is judged based on evidence, most fatal accidents involving PUVs typically lead to both criminal and administrative cases.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh