LTO summons drivers involved in viral road rage brawl in Cainta

• The Land Transportation Office has ordered two motorists to explain their involvement in a violent road rage incident in Cainta, Rizal
• The altercation, triggered by a road squeeze, escalated into a fistfight that caused traffic disruption
• One of the drivers was seen wielding a baseball bat, which was later taken by the other motorist
• Authorities confirmed both drivers’ licenses have been suspended, and one vehicle had an expired registration

The Land Transportation Office has summoned two motorists caught in a violent road rage incident in Cainta, Rizal, after a video of their confrontation circulated online and drew public concern.

The altercation, which aired on GTV News Balitanghali on Tuesday, showed two drivers engaging in a fistfight along a busy road. At one point, one of the men collapsed after being punched by the other, who also managed to seize a baseball bat the first driver had been holding.

According to the video uploader, the dispute stemmed from a road squeeze, a common source of tension among motorists. Although the two drivers initially separated, the situation worsened when onlookers allegedly taunted them, prompting both men to resume fighting. The clash continued until one of them lost consciousness.

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Police later confirmed that the two parties have already reached an agreement and chose not to file charges against each other. Despite the absence of formal complaints, authorities said the incident could not be ignored due to its impact on public safety and traffic flow.

The Land Transportation Office said it is requiring both drivers to submit written explanations regarding their behavior, particularly the disruption caused by the fight and the possession of a baseball bat inside a vehicle. Carrying such an object, officials noted, can pose a serious threat during heated confrontations on the road.

Further investigation revealed that one of the vehicles involved in the incident had an expired registration at the time of the altercation. As a result of the violations, the LTO confirmed that the driver’s licenses of both motorists have been suspended.

Authorities reminded the public that road rage incidents not only endanger those involved but also other motorists and pedestrians, urging drivers to remain calm and exercise restraint while on the road.

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In a separate incident, a 46-year-old traffic enforcer was killed in a road accident in Barangay Barra, Opol on January 18, 2026. Police said the enforcer was riding his motorcycle toward Cagayan de Oro when he attempted to overtake another vehicle and collided head-on with an oncoming sedan driven by a 33-year-old man. The impact caused the sedan to veer into a parking area, where five parked motorcycles were damaged. Authorities said the sedan driver was released on Monday, January 19, after an amicable settlement was reached with the victim’s family and the owners of the damaged motorcycles.

Source: KAMI.com.gh