Tragic road accident: 20-year-old rider dies after being hit and rolled over by a dump truck

• A 20-year-old rider died after being hit and run over by a dump truck in Lapu-Lapu City
• CCTV showed the motorcycle overtaking a red truck near an intersection in Barangay Buaya
• Police said both the rider and the truck driver were at fault in the accident
• The driver will not face charges after promising to cover the burial expenses

A 20-year-old motorcycle rider died after being hit and run over by a dump truck in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.

The accident happened near an intersection in Barangay Buaya and was caught on CCTV.

The video showed the motorcycle overtaking a red truck.

As soon as it got in front, it was hit and dragged under the dump truck, killing the rider on the spot.

According to reports, the victim was only on his way to pick up his father from work.

Police said the truck driver is already under custody. Based on their investigation, both sides had a share of fault.

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The rider was overtaking on the right, which could have made him unseen by the driver.

Meanwhile, the dump truck driver appeared to keep going straight even as the stoplight was already near.

Both parties have since reached a settlement.

The family of the victim agreed not to file charges after the driver promised to take responsibility for the burial expenses. The case has been closed following the agreement.

In the Philippines, if a truck driver accidentally hits and kills a motorcycle rider, the case usually falls under reckless imprudence resulting in homicide.

The driver is placed under police custody for investigation. Depending on the findings, he may face criminal charges if negligence is proven, such as overspeeding, ignoring traffic rules, or failing to give way.

In many cases, families of the victim and the driver reach an amicable settlement, where the driver or the trucking company agrees to shoulder burial and other expenses.

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If the family accepts the settlement, they may choose not to file charges. However, if the family decides to pursue the case, the driver may face trial and possible penalties, including imprisonment and damages.

Each situation depends on the circumstances of the accident and the agreements made between both parties.

Watch the report of GMA Regional TV in 'Balitanghali' 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, this 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 suspects even grabbed a bag and a mobile phone from the victim. 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 school 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