Motorcycle Endurance event in Mindanao leaves one rider dead, dozens hurt
- One participant died and at least 12 others were injured during multiple accidents linked to a motorcycle endurance challenge in Mindanao
- Some of those injured were minors who were only watching the event, according to authorities
- The Land Transportation Office is investigating reports of widespread traffic violations during the race
- The fatal crash was recorded in Kibawe, Bukidnon, along the 1,288-kilometer race route
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A motorcycle endurance challenge held across several provinces in Mindanao has come under investigation after one participant was killed and at least 12 others were injured in a series of road accidents, authorities confirmed on Tuesday.
Source: UGC
According to a report by Mariz Umali on *24 Oras*, the incidents occurred in different locations along the route of the BOSS Ironman Motorcycle Endurance Challenge, which took place from January 31 to February 1. Among those injured were minors who were reportedly standing by the roadside to watch the event.
In Digos City, Davao del Sur, closed-circuit television footage showed a tricycle being struck from behind by a speeding motorcycle.
In another incident in Talakag, Bukidnon, a delivery rider carrying flowers was hit by a race participant, causing him to fall and fracture his right foot.
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The Land Transportation Office also documented race-related accidents in Compostela, Davao de Oro; Capiton, Maguindanao del Norte; Kawit, Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte; Kapatagan, Lanao del Sur; Kabacan, North Cotabato; and Kibawe, Bukidnon.
In Picong, Lanao del Sur, one motorcycle reportedly slid underneath a bus, adding to concerns over rider safety.
The LTO said around 1,000 riders joined this year’s endurance challenge. Participants were required to cover a 1,288-kilometer route starting and ending in General Santos City, passing through the Zamboanga Peninsula, Davao Region, SOCCSKSARGEN, and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
The only recorded fatality involved a rider in Kibawe, Bukidnon. LTO chief Markus Lacanilao said, “They committed a massive amount of traffic violations. Most of them were purely reckless, running through traffic lights.”
Authorities said the investigation is ongoing as they review video footage and assess accountability related to the event.
In other developments, a female pedestrian known as “Princess” was hit on January 26 by a barangay ambulance traveling against the flow of traffic along Batasan-San Mateo Road. The collision happened as she was crossing the street, with a parked van reportedly obstructing her view of the approaching emergency vehicle. The ambulance driver, Manuel Busto Jr., immediately stopped to help and personally brought the victim to receive medical care, pledging to cover all hospital expenses. Officials from Barangay Ampid Uno said they are now reviewing the driver’s authority to operate the ambulance and reassessing safety measures following the circulation of video footage of the incident.
Meanwhile, an alleged drug dealer identified by the alias “Tol” was killed on January 27, 2026, after a pursuit that began in Bacoor ended in a shootout in Kawit. Authorities said the suspect managed to overpower intelligence operatives during a failed buy-bust operation and fled using an unmarked police vehicle. During the escape, several civilians were injured after the suspect crashed into two motorcycles, a tricycle, and an SUV. Police said the chase ended near Marulas Bridge, where the suspect was fatally shot after he allegedly ignored orders to surrender and fired at officers who had cornered him.
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Source: KAMI.com.gh
