Motorcycle rider dies after fiery crash with parked vehicle on Laoag Bypass Bridge

• A motorcycle rider was killed after crashing into a parked vehicle in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
• The motorcycle burst into flames, trapping the rider and lighting up part of a bypass bridge
• The passenger was thrown from the motorcycle and rushed to the hospital
• Police are investigating the incident as the parked vehicle’s driver surrendered to authorities

A motorcycle rider died in a tragic accident after his vehicle slammed into a parked car and caught fire on a bypass bridge in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, authorities said Saturday.

According to a report by Bernadette Reyes on “24 Oras Weekend,” the incident caused part of the bridge to light up as the motorcycle went up in flames following the collision.

The rider was trapped in his burning motorcycle and was unable to escape as the fire rapidly spread.

Initial findings showed that the motorcycle first struck a vehicle that had been parked on the bridge before the fire broke out.

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The impact of the crash was strong enough to throw the rider’s passenger off the motorcycle. The passenger was immediately brought to a hospital for medical treatment.

Despite rescue efforts, the rider did not survive due to the intensity of the blaze. Authorities said the flames engulfed both the motorcycle and the rider, leaving little chance for immediate intervention at the scene.

The driver of the parked vehicle later surrendered to authorities and explained that the car had run out of fuel, forcing him to stop on the bridge.

He said he activated the hazard lights and used his cellphone flashlight to signal approaching motorists in an effort to prevent an accident.

Police are continuing their investigation to determine whether proper safety measures were followed and to establish any possible liability.

Officers are also looking into the circumstances that led to the motorcycle crashing into the stationary vehicle despite the warnings given.

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Authorities reminded motorists to observe road safety protocols and ensure that stalled vehicles are properly secured and clearly marked, especially on bridges and poorly lit areas, to avoid similar incidents in the future.

In other developments, a barangay watchman from Tula-Tula, Rey Agripa Besmejo, has been praised for his honesty after surrendering a lost wallet containing ₱9,350 to authorities. Instead of keeping the money, Besmejo immediately coordinated with the police to help locate the rightful owner. The Legazpi City Police commended his integrity, describing his action as a positive example for the community. The wallet’s owner, Rico Marvin Prellegera, later recovered his belongings and personally thanked Besmejo, whose act of integrity quickly gained attention and praise online.

In a separate incident, a security guard was killed after being shot while resting inside a company stockhouse in Barangay Mabuhay. Police said two individuals have been identified as persons of interest in the case. One was reportedly with the victim during a recent drinking session, while another—also a security guard—was said to have had a long-standing dispute with the deceased. Authorities confirmed that the fellow guard has undergone a gunpowder residue test as the investigation into the fatal shooting continues.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh