Family of slain OFW nurse appeals for justice and rapid repatriation after Saudi accident

• A Filipina nurse died and two others were seriously hurt after being hit by a speeding vehicle in the Muruj Al Amir District, Tabuk City
• Saudi police have arrested a 34-year-old local resident suspected of fleeing the scene of the midnight accident outside a local mall
• The victim's family is coordinating with MWO and OWWA to expedite the return of her remains and resolve issues with her expired membership
• One survivor is currently being transferred to Riyadh for major surgery as Philippine authorities vow to pursue full justice for the victims

A late-night stroll in Saudi Arabia turned into a devastating tragedy for the Filipino healthcare community after a speeding vehicle struck three Filipina nurses in a hit-and-run incident.

One nurse lost her life, while two of her colleagues sustained severe injuries in the accident that occurred in Tabuk City early Monday morning, February 2, 2026.

The victims, all professionals serving in the Kingdom’s healthcare sector, were reportedly heading home from Tabuk Park Mall at approximately 1:00 AM.

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As they were crossing the street in the Muruj Al Amir District, directly in front of the shopping center, a fast-moving vehicle plowed into them. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene immediately following the impact.

One of the nurses was tragically declared dead on arrival at a local hospital. Her two companions survived but remain in serious condition; one is scheduled for a critical surgical procedure at a specialized hospital in Riyadh.

Local authorities have since identified and apprehended a 34-year-old Saudi national in connection with the crime.

Back in the Philippines, the family of the deceased nurse is reeling from the sudden loss. While they have expressed gratitude for the initial assistance provided by the Migrant Workers’ Office (MWO) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), they are pleading for the government to expedite the repatriation of her remains.

"Ang plano po namin is continue coordination, tapos kung sino sana ang puwedeng makapag-lend sana ng help pa sa amin para mas mapabilis kasi 'yung situation… Mas masakit kung mas matagal siya makauwi. 'Yung main goal talaga po namin ay maiuwi na, at kahit paano mabigyan ng justice 'yung nangyari sa kapatid namin," the victim’s brother-in-law shared in an interview.

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Beyond the emotional toll, the family faces a financial complication regarding the victim’s OWWA membership, which reportedly expired in September 2025.

This lapse could potentially limit her beneficiaries to a ₱20,000 burial assistance instead of the standard death and insurance benefits accorded to active members.

The family is currently in talks with OWWA officials to explore the possibility of retroactively reactivating her status, given her decade-long service as an OFW.

The Philippine Embassy and the MWO in Jeddah have assured the public that they are monitoring the case closely to ensure the perpetrator is held accountable under Saudi law.

Meanwhile, the family is considering formal legal action against the suspect to secure justice for their loved one, whose only goal was to provide a better life for her family back home.

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In news back home, investigators have linked the killing of a policewoman and her child to a predatory scam involving a fake ₱1.1 million vehicle sale and a stolen ₱550,000 deposit. Evidence suggests the killers carefully prepped their home with plastic coverings to manage the crime scene before fatally shooting the mother and asphyxiating her young son. The accused—a car agent and her former-officer husband—carried out the disposal of the bodies in Tarlac and Bulacan while their own three children were in the vehicle. The victim’s estranged husband has been flagged by authorities after he reportedly attempted to fast-track a cremation, which would have prevented a formal forensic autopsy.

Source: KAMI.com.gh