63-anyos na umiihi lang sa gilid ng daan, sinalpok ng motorsiklo, patay

- A 63-year-old man was killed after being hit by a motorcycle while returning to his tricycle after urinating on the roadside in Bantay, Ilocos Sur

- The incident happened around 1:20 a.m. Thursday along the national highway in Barangay Puspus

- Both motorcycle riders were injured; neither was wearing a helmet, and both were allegedly under the influence of alcohol

- “Ipinagbabawal ang pag-inom ng alak bago mag-drive… para hindi makapandamay ng kung sinu-sino,” said Lt. Reynaldo Reynon

A 63-year-old man lost his life after being hit by a motorcycle while momentarily stopping to urinate along the highway in Bantay, Ilocos Sur.

According to a report by GMA Regional TV One North Central Luzon on Friday, the incident occurred at around 1:20 a.m. on Thursday along the national highway in Barangay Puspus.

Police investigations revealed that the victim had parked his tricycle on the roadside to relieve himself.

As he was returning to his vehicle, a motorcycle carrying two passengers struck him.

Both riders sustained injuries. Authorities reported that neither of them was wearing a helmet and both had been drinking prior to the accident.

The families of the victim and the motorcycle riders are expected to meet today to discuss the incident.

Police Lieutenant Reynaldo Reynon, Admin Officer of the Bantay Police Station, emphasized the dangers of drunk driving.

“Ipinagbabawal ang pag-inom ng alak bago mag-drive. I-assess po ang sarili natin bago hawakan ‘yung manibela para hindi makapandamay ng kung sinu-sino,” he reminded the public.

This tragic event highlights the deadly consequences of impaired driving and the importance of road safety awareness, especially during late hours when visibility is low.

Authorities urge all motorists to practice responsibility behind the wheel to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

In other news, a 67-year-old tricycle driver was shot dead by two unidentified suspects while transporting a passenger in Umingan, Pangasinan. The shooting occurred around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday in Barangay Lubong; the suspects fled on a motorcycle. The victim sustained three gunshot wounds to the chest and was declared dead on arrival at the hospital, while the passenger was unharmed. Police are still investigating, with motives such as a land dispute or revenge being considered.

Still in other news, a police officer was tragically killed in an ambush in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, early Tuesday morning. Police Executive Master Sergeant Geoffrey Angub succumbed to gunshot wounds. A quick and extensive hot pursuit operation led to the apprehension of the two suspects, a father and son, who were found hiding in Polomolok, South Cotabato. Isulan Police Chief Police Lieutenant Colonel Julius Malcontento stated that initial investigations and witness testimonies point to a personal grudge as the motive behind the killing.

Source: KAMI.com.gh