Delivery rider dies after late-night Quezon City collision caused by red-light violation

• CCTV footage captured the moment two motorcycles collided at the Aurora–Anonas intersection
• QCPD says the rider from Marikina ran a red light before crashing into the delivery rider
• The 34-year-old delivery rider died in the hospital, while the other motorist is recovering
• Authorities plan to file charges and urge motorists to obey traffic signals

A 34-year-old delivery rider lost his life after a violent collision with another motorcycle in Quezon City early Tuesday, December 2.

The crash happened just after 1:30 a.m. at the intersection of Aurora Boulevard and Anonas Street, a spot monitored by CCTV cameras that later captured the sequence of events leading to the fatal accident.

The video showed the delivery rider making a left turn toward Anonas Street. At the same time, another motorcycle coming from the direction of Marikina sped through the intersection and slammed into him.

Investigators later determined that the second rider had disregarded the traffic signal before entering the crossing.

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According to the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Traffic Sector 3, the rider from Marikina was at fault for ignoring the red light. Capt. Jennifer Agustin said that "the motorcycle rider from Marikina collided with the motorcycle that was turning left towards Anonas."

She added in a separate sentence that "he was beating the red light, which is why they collided at the intersection."

Emergency responders rushed both riders to the hospital shortly after the crash.

The delivery rider succumbed to his injuries while under medical care, while the other motorist survived and is currently recovering in confinement.

Police confirmed that charges will be filed against the rider from Marikina. He is set to face a case of reckless imprudence resulting in h&micide and damage to property once he is cleared for release from the hospital.

Capt. Agustin also urged motorists to take road safety seriously. She reminded the public that "traffic rules must be followed to avoid incidents like this."

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Authorities are hoping that the tragedy will prompt stricter adherence to traffic signals, especially during late-night hours when drivers tend to speed through intersections.

In other news, a 74-year-old man in Davao City lost his life after he was fatally stabbed by his own grandson. According to relatives, the suspect had previously shown threatening behavior toward the elderly victim. The 27-year-old grandson had also been admitted to a mental health facility several times before the tragedy occurred. Instead of pursuing criminal charges, the family decided to have him committed to a mental institution to receive proper treatment.

Meanwhile, in a separate incident, an 18-year-old student took her own life after unauthorized CCTV footage accusing her of shoplifting ice cream circulated widely among local youths. Her devastated family said the spread of the video caused her overwhelming anxiety, shame, and deep fear. Following the incident, the establishment’s owner and the manager of the study room where the video was shared are now facing legal complaints for a possible violation of privacy protection laws. The heartbreaking case has intensified national conversations about digital cruelty and the ethical responsibility involved in sharing sensitive content, especially when it concerns minors.

Source: KAMI.com.gh