Motorcycle rider killed after being run over by dump truck while overtaking

· A motorcycle rider died in Mandaue City, Cebu, after being run over by a dump truck he was attempting to overtake

· CCTV footage showed the rider losing control of his bike and falling into the path of the large truck

· The victim died at the scene; the dump truck driver has been taken into police custody

· Police noted that the road section in Barangay Banilad where the fatal crash occurred is highly accident-prone

A high-stakes gamble on the road ended in tragedy in Mandaue City, Cebu, when a motorcycle rider was fatally run over by a dump truck he was attempting to overtake.

The horrifying sequence of events, which was captured on surveillance video, serves as a stark reminder of the deadly risks associated with reckless maneuvers around heavy vehicles.

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The fatal accident unfolded in Barangay Banilad, a section of the road that police have unfortunately identified as highly accident-prone.

Video footage shows the motorcycle rider aggressively attempting to maneuver past the large dump truck. As the rider pulled alongside the massive vehicle, the motorcycle suddenly appeared to lose balance or swerve.

In a moment that sealed the victim's fate, the motorcycle lost its stability, causing the rider to be thrown off his bike.

The worst possible scenario unfolded: the rider was propelled directly into the path of the truck’s massive wheels and was instantly run over.

The injuries sustained were severe, and the rider was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the dump truck was immediately taken into custody by the Mandaue City Police as part of the standard operating procedure following a fatal road crash.

The driver is being held while authorities conduct a thorough investigation to determine all factors contributing to the accident.

While the CCTV footage clearly shows the motorcycle initiating the risky overtaking maneuver, the police investigation will also look into the speed and awareness of the truck driver.

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The tragic loss of life leaves behind a grieving family now faced with a difficult decision. As of the time of the report, the family of the deceased rider is yet to formally decide whether they will pursue criminal charges, typically Reckless Imprudence Resulting in Hom1cide, against the truck driver.

In many similar road accidents involving heavy vehicles, families and drivers often pursue an amicable settlement to cover burial and damages, a process that is currently pending the family’s formal decision.

Police officials have reiterated the warning about the inherent dangers of the stretch of road where the incident occurred and stressed the critical need for all motorists, particularly motorcycle riders, to exercise extreme caution and maintain adequate distance when near large trucks, whose drivers often have limited visibility due to massive blind spots.

This senseless tragedy underscores the emotional weight of road safety, where a split-second decision can irrevocably alter lives and leave a community shaken by a preventable loss.

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 to one's daily life. These stories are among those that people would be able to learn from every day, and apply them in their own lives. Crimes that happen to ordinary people are also those that many give attention to.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh