DOTr orders permanent revocation of driver’s license after viral hit-and-run in Rizal

• DOTr acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez orders lifetime cancellation of the driver’s license
• The driver was caught on video allegedly ramming a student motorist in Teresa, Rizal
• Lopez says “no amount of explanation” can justify the driver’s deliberate actions
• DOTr to assist the victim’s family and coordinate with police for legal action

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ordered the permanent revocation of a car driver’s license after a viral video showed him deliberately ramming a motorcycle driven by a student in Teresa, Rizal.

In a statement on Wednesday, DOTr acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez directed the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to cancel the driver’s license permanently following widespread outrage over the incident caught on camera.

The video showed the driver intentionally hitting the student after reportedly being brushed by the motorcycle.

“Iyang driver na ‘yan, walang karapatan magmaneho sa kalsada. Sabihin na nating totoo mang nasagi ‘yung kaniyang sasakyan. Tama bang habulin at bundulin mo ‘yung bata?” Lopez said, stressing that road rage can never be justified.

Read also

Injured seafarer from the Gulf of Aden attack passes away

“No amount of explanation can justify his actions. Mas may edad siya eh, dapat alam niya kung ano ang tama,” he added.

According to the DOTr, Secretary Lopez plans to personally meet with the student’s family and has offered legal assistance should they decide to file charges against the driver.

The agency is also working closely with the police to ensure a proper investigation and possible prosecution.

Meanwhile, the LTO is set to issue a show cause order to the driver as part of the formal administrative process.

Authorities are still trying to get the driver’s side of the story. The incident has once again sparked public debate on driver discipline and accountability on Philippine roads.

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.

Read also

Rider dies after crashing into MPV during alleged drag race

In a previous report by KAMI, a magnitude 6.9 quake struck off Bogo City at 9:59 p.m., upgraded from initial 6.7, according to Phivolcs. Death toll rose to 35, with 30 in Bogo City and 5 in San Remigio, including a 10-year-old boy. Sports complex collapsed during a basketball game, killing Coast Guard and BFP members; rescuers still searching. Classes suspended and safety checks ordered, as Cebu faces power outages, communication cuts, and aftershock warnings.

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