Multicab driver vows to shoulder hospital bills of 64-year-old accident victim
- 64-year-old Elena Maglasang critically injured after being hit by a multicab in Cebu City
- Victim was on her way to Carbon Market around 4:30 a.m. when the accident occurred
- Driver “Alex” cited poor visibility due to darkness and rain as cause of mishap
- He vowed to shoulder all hospital expenses as Maglasang remains in critical condition
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A 39-year-old multicab driver has pledged to cover the hospital expenses of a 64-year-old woman he accidentally hit in Cebu City early Tuesday, September 16.
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The victim was identified as Elena Maglasang, a resident of Barangay Tinago, who sustained critical head injuries after being struck along Arellano Extension in her barangay.
She was immediately rushed to the hospital for treatment.
Reports said Maglasang was on her way to Carbon Market around 4:30 a.m., pushing a cart by the roadside, when she was hit by the multicab.
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The strong impact threw her to the ground, leaving her unconscious and badly injured.
Relatives shared that Maglasang’s early morning routine involved leaving home at around 4:00 a.m. to purchase vegetables from Carbon Public Market.
She would then resell the goods in her neighborhood and also prepare meals for sale to support her daily livelihood.
The driver, identified only as “Alex,” a resident of Barangay Binaliw, explained that he failed to notice Maglasang due to poor visibility.
“It was dark and raining at the time of the crash,” he said, adding that although he was driving slowly, he was caught off guard when he realized he had struck the elderly woman and her cart.
Despite the accident, Alex has assured Maglasang’s family that he will shoulder all her hospital bills.
He also expressed regret over the incident, vowing to cooperate fully as the victim continues to receive treatment in critical condition.
Authorities reminded motorists to exercise extreme caution, especially during poor weather and in areas frequented by pedestrians.
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