80-anyos na lolang tumatawid sa kalsada, patay matapos salpukin ng rider na menor-de edad

• An 80-year-old woman was hit by a motorcycle that's being driven by a minor
• Caught on camera, the road wasn't that busy in Barangay Bato, Davao City
• The elderly woman was seen trying to cross the road when suddenly, an oncoming motorcycle hit her
• The victim sustained extreme injury to the body, which resulted in her sudden death

An 80-year-old woman was struck by a motorcycle being driven by a minor.

The incident was caught on camera, showing that the road in Barangay Bato, Davao City, was not that busy at the time.

The elderly woman was seen attempting to cross the road when, all of a sudden, an oncoming motorcycle hit her.

The victim suffered severe injuries to her body, which led to her sudden death.

According to the police and as reported by GMA 7's 'Balitanghali,' the driver was a male, and he's a minor.

He is now scheduled to be turned over under the care of the Davao City Social Welfare and Development Office for the intervention process.

Meanwhile, the suspect's parents refused to issue any statement about the incident.

In the Philippines, if the driver of a vehicle is a minor and hits someone, resulting in the victim's death, the case becomes more complicated.

Since minors cannot legally obtain a driver’s license, the act of driving alone is already a violation.

If the minor caused a fatal accident, they may still be held liable, but under the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act, children in conflict with the law are treated differently depending on their age.

If the minor is 15 years old or below, they are exempt from criminal liability but may undergo intervention programs.

If the minor is above 15 but below 18 and acted with discernment, they may be held criminally responsible and may face penalties appropriate to their age.

However, the parents or guardians, and even the owner of the vehicle, may also face civil or criminal liabilities for allowing a minor to drive.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh