Driver pumanaw matapos atakehin sa puso habang nagmamaneho; nakabundol pa ng motorsiklo

• Cebu City witnessed a tragic chain of events when a driver suffered a fatal heart attack while behind the wheel, leading to an unavoidable collision
• A couple on a motorcycle narrowly escaped a life-threatening situation after being struck and pinned beneath the vehicle on N. Bacalso Avenue
• Local bystanders and traffic enforcers worked in unison to lift the car, rescuing the rider who had been trapped under the chassis
• Authorities confirmed that the 42-year-old car driver passed away at the hospital, while the motorcycle riders are now in stable condition

A routine afternoon on one of Cebu’s busiest thoroughfares turned into a scene of both tragedy and heroism this Tuesday.

A 42-year-old motorist tragically lost his life following a sudden medical emergency that triggered a multi-vehicle accident involving a young couple on a motorcycle.

The incident, which occurred along N. Bacalso Avenue, was captured in a chilling dashcam sequence.

The footage reveals a car suddenly accelerating into the rear of a motorcycle. According to eyewitnesses and the video uploader, Richard, the car did not slow down because the driver had lost consciousness while his foot remained pressed against the accelerator.

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The impact was severe. The female passenger on the motorcycle suffered injuries to her leg, while the rider was swept directly underneath the car.

In a desperate bid to save the trapped rider, the driver's own wife reportedly emerged from the vehicle, pleading for help and explaining that her husband was suffering a heart attack.

Community spirit took over as nearby motorists and a traffic enforcer rushed to the scene.

Together, they manually lifted the vehicle to pull the rider to safety. Richard noted that the rider’s presence under the car actually acted as a makeshift "chock," eventually bringing the moving vehicle to a halt.

Emergency responders rushed all parties to a nearby medical facility. The Traffic Enforcement Unit later confirmed that the car driver was pronounced dead shortly after arrival due to cardiac arrest.

Fortunately, the couple on the motorcycle—though shaken and requiring treatment—survived the ordeal and have since been discharged.

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Officials have noted that the families involved have already reached out to one another to settle the matter privately.

The incident serves as a somber reminder of how quickly life can change on the road and the profound impact of quick-thinking bystanders during a crisis.

In other news, a 59-year-old male was taken into custody at a condominium complex shortly after a shooting incident near a local court resulted in two fatalities. The perpetrator allegedly cited years of frustration over neighborhood noise and personal insults as the primary motives behind his violent actions. Background checks revealed the suspect had a criminal history dating back to 2012 and had been a fugitive since a court order was issued in early 2024. Law enforcement agencies are launching a probe into how a person with an active warrant and a prior conviction was able to possess valid firearm documentation.

Still in other news, residents of Badoc are in mourning after a woman in her second trimester was fatally attacked inside her bedroom during the late hours of the night. Official reports indicate the victim was resting with her young child when an intruder gained entry to the residence and initiated the assault. Responding officers managed to apprehend the suspect and retrieve the weapon used in the crime within the immediate vicinity of the house. The individual in custody reportedly blamed heavy intoxication for the incident, claiming he had no memory of entering the property or the events that followed.

Source: KAMI.com.gh