One dead, one injured in a fatal truck smash-up on Pampanga’s JASA highway
- An Elf truck driver was declared dead on arrival after crashing into a stopped dump truck along Jose Abad Santos Avenue in Lubao
- CCTV footage showed the dump truck stopped to give way to another car before the following Elf truck failed to brake in time
- Police Lt. Col. Dederick Relativo confirmed the passenger of the Elf truck survived but sustained injuries requiring hospitalization
- The accident highlights the critical need for safe following distances on busy Pampanga thoroughfares where heavy vehicles frequently travel
Narito na ang paghahanap sa KAMI! Basahin ang mga balita tungkol sa iyong paboritong mga bituin sa pamamagitan lamang ng pag-type ng kanilang pangalan sa search bar!
A heavy-duty transport journey turned into a scene of tragedy on Thursday after an Elf truck slammed into the rear of a stationary dump truck along a busy highway in Lubao, Pampanga.
Source: Youtube
The high-impact collision, which was captured in chilling detail by nearby surveillance cameras, left one man dead and another fighting for recovery.
The incident unfolded along the Bataan-bound lane of Jose Abad Santos Avenue (JASA), a major thoroughfare notorious for heavy vehicle traffic.
CCTV footage from the scene shows a large dump truck gradually slowing down and eventually coming to a full stop in the middle of the road.
PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app!
The driver of the dump truck had reportedly paused to "give way" to another vehicle that was attempting to cross the intersection.
Moments later, a smaller white Elf truck following closely behind failed to decelerate. The footage reveals that the smaller truck continued at a steady speed, showing no signs of braking before it plowed directly into the heavy steel rear of the dump truck.
The force of the crash crushed the front cabin of the Elf truck, trapping the occupants inside.
Acting Chief of the Lubao Police Station, Police Lt. Col. Dederick Relativo, confirmed the sequence of events during a press briefing.
"’Yung vehicle 1 natin which is ‘yung dump truck huminto siya pagdating sa isang corner dahil may lumabas na isang sasakyan. So, nag-give way siya after ilang seconds sumunod itong elf truck natin na hindi na sila nakapa-preno at nabangga niya ‘yung sa likuran na portion ng dump truck," Relativo explained.
Emergency responders rushed the driver of the Elf truck and his passenger to a nearby medical facility.
Unfortunately, the driver was declared dead on arrival by attending physicians due to the severity of the trauma sustained.
His companion, whose identity has also been withheld, survived the initial impact but remains under medical supervision for various injuries.
As of this report, the families of those involved have not yet issued public statements. Local authorities are continuing their investigation to determine if there were mechanical failures involved or if the incident was purely a result of a following-distance violation.
The Lubao police have taken this opportunity to remind all motorists, particularly those operating commercial trucks, to maintain a safe "stopping distance" and to stay vigilant on the JASA road, where sudden stops for crossing vehicles are common.
In other news, a young woman was hospitalized with gunshot wounds following a fierce verbal altercation with her live-in partner in Bacolod City during the early hours of Wednesday. Parties Identified: Local authorities named the shooting victim as Danica Labaja, while the person of interest behind the trigger was identified as Mark Joseph Ilalim. Brief Relationship: Investigators revealed that the couple, who were residing together in a rented unit, had been in a relationship for only a single month prior to the violent outburst. Suspect in Custody: Following the incident, Ilalim surrendered himself to the police, who are now preparing the necessary legal charges as the motive behind the shooting is further probed. https://kami.com.ph/philippines/182852-woman-injured-shot-by-live-partner-bacolod/
Still in other news, a 24-year-old male was apprehended by Quezon City police after being caught on camera stealing a motorcycle that was left parked in Barangay Ramon Magsaysay. Digital evidence from CCTV footage played a pivotal role in the investigation, allowing officers to track the suspect’s movements and verify his identity. Through a swift follow-up operation, the stolen vehicle was located and retrieved by the District Anti-Carnapping Unit (DACU) in Novaliches. Law enforcement confirmed that the suspect is a habitual delinquent with a lengthy criminal record; he now faces formal prosecution under the New Anti-Carnapping Act of 2016.https://kami.com.ph/philippines/182836-repeat-offender-arrested-stealing-parked-motorcycle-qc/
Bagong feature: Tingnan ang mga balitang para sa'yo ➡️ hanapin ang "Recommended for you" block at mag-enjoy!
Source: KAMI.com.gh
