Father and child die after a fatal collision between motorcycle and pickup

• A father and his child died after a motorcycle crash in Bayawan, Negros Oriental
• Meanwhile, the mother and her other child were hurt and are now receiving treatment
• Police said a pickup truck that was overtaking another vehicle hit the motorcycle
• Authorities have taken the pickup driver into custody for investigation

A father and his child died, while a mother and her other child were hurt after their motorcycle crashed into a pickup truck in Bayawan, Negros Oriental.

According to a report by GMA Regional TV on 'Balitanghali' on Thursday, the incident happened in Sitio Guisocon, Barangay Nangka. The family of four was on their way home while riding a single motorcycle.

Initial investigation showed the pickup truck was heading toward the city proper. Authorities said the vehicle tried to overtake another car. During the maneuver, the pickup reportedly met the motorcycle coming from the opposite direction and crashed into it.

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The impact of the collision caused the family members to be thrown off the motorcycle. The motorcycle was also dragged and ended up underneath the pickup truck.

The father and his child were rushed to the hospital but were declared dead on arrival. The mother and her other child survived and are now being treated for their injuries. Their current condition was not immediately disclosed.

The pickup driver is now under the custody of authorities. He has not yet released his side of the story as the investigation continues.

Police are still gathering statements from witnesses and reviewing the details of the crash. Authorities also reminded motorists to be careful when overtaking, especially on narrow roads, to avoid deadly accidents.

Road accidents happen very often in the Philippines and are recorded almost every day. Government data show that tens of thousands of crashes occur each year, involving cars, motorcycles, trucks, and pedestrians.

Many incidents happen in busy cities like Metro Manila, Cebu, and Davao, but rural areas are also affected. Officials say common causes include driver error, speeding, drunk driving, poor vehicle condition, and bad roads, making road accidents one of the leading causes of injury and death in the country.

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Panuorin ang ulat sa bidyong ito:

In an earlier local report by KAMI, a family of three was mercilessly shot and killed inside their store in Barangay Mallorca, San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija. CCTV footage showed three men entering the shop, closing the roll-up door, and then shooting the entire family to death. Before fleeing, one of the suspects even took a bag and a cellphone belonging to the victims. According to a report by Gary De Leon of TV5 Frontline Pilipinas, the family had started receiving threats after they lent ₱1 million to a resident of their barangay, who allegedly used the money for a business.

In another viral local report, a 51-year-old public school teacher in Las Piñas City was stabbed multiple times by her own husband. Based on a report by EJ Gomez on Unang Balita, the 38-year-old suspect committed the crime inside the school’s faculty room. Police said the school had a security guard, but since the suspect was a familiar face, he was able to enter and leave easily. The suspect said he went there to talk to his wife and fix their problem, but it ended in a heated argument.

Source: KAMI.com.gh