Tindera ng prutas, nasawi matapos salpukin ng pickup truck sa South Cotabato

• A 59-year-old fruit vendor died after a pickup truck crashed into a fruit stand along a highway in Tupi, South Cotabato
• The accident also injured an 11-year-old girl who was near the area during the incident.
• Authorities said the driver allegedly fell asleep while driving, causing him to lose control of the vehicle
• Police are now preparing charges against the 63-year-old motorist following the deadly crash.

A 59-year-old fruit vendor lost her life after a pickup truck crashed into the stall she was watching in Tupi, South Cotabato.

Based on a report by GMA News, the incident happened around 1:00 p.m. on Monday along the National Highway in Purok 3, Barangay Crossing Rubber.

The report from GMA Regional TV One Mindanao showed scattered fruits on the road after a white pickup truck slammed into two roadside fruit stalls.

Residents immediately rushed to help after seeing the victim pinned under the vehicle. She was taken to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival due to severe injuries.

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An 11-year-old girl was also hurt during the accident. She was reportedly near the area when the pickup truck hit the stalls.

Aside from the fruit stands, a parked motorcycle was also damaged after being struck by the vehicle.

According to the Tupi Municipal Police Station, the pickup truck came from General Santos City and was heading to Koronadal City before the crash happened.

Investigators said the 63-year-old driver, who is a resident of Cotabato City, allegedly fell asleep while driving. Because of this, he supposedly lost control of the steering wheel and went straight into the fruit stand.

Police are now preparing a case for reckless imprudence resulting in h*micide and physical injuries against the driver. Authorities are also continuing to gather statements from him and the victims’ family members.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh