Motorcycle rider dies after multiple vehicles run over him on dark Cotabato highway

• A motorcycle rider died after crashing when a dog suddenly crossed the road in Midsayap, Cotabato
• CCTV footage showed the victim falling onto a poorly lit section of the national highway
• Several other motorcycles ran over the fallen rider, with police attributing his death to the repeated impacts
• Authorities said the other riders could face accountability, although the victim's family reportedly no longer intends to file a complaint

A motorcycle rider died after being run over multiple times by other motorcycles following a crash on a dark section of a national highway in Midsayap, Cotabato, according to a police report.

The incident began when a dog suddenly crossed the road, causing the rider to lose control of his motorcycle and fall onto the pavement. The victim was unable to get back on his feet as other vehicles continued passing through the poorly lit area.

A report by Jun Veneracion on GMA News' 24 Oras on Wednesday featured CCTV footage showing the sequence of events. The video captured the dog crossing the highway before being struck by the victim, who subsequently lost his balance and fell.

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Moments later, two motorcycles passed through the area one after another and ran over the rider lying on the road. Despite some motorists apparently noticing the victim, two more motorcycles reportedly struck him.

Police said the repeated collisions contributed to the rider's death. The darkness of the highway section was also a significant circumstance in the incident, as the victim remained on the pavement after his initial crash.

Authorities noted that the riders who ran over the victim could potentially be held accountable for their involvement in the fatal incident. Their possible liability would depend on the circumstances surrounding the collisions and the findings of the investigation.

However, the police report also indicated that the victim's family no longer intended to pursue a complaint against the other motorists involved.

The incident highlights the dangers faced by road users when unexpected obstacles appear on highways, particularly in areas with limited lighting. A rider who falls following an initial collision can remain vulnerable to approaching vehicles, especially when other motorists fail to notice someone lying on the road.

Police have not provided further details in the report regarding the identities of the other riders or whether any formal complaints have been filed.

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The case underscores the importance of maintaining awareness while driving, particularly on dark roads where visibility may be limited and unexpected hazards can lead to fatal consequences.

In another report, a 62-year-old father was killed in an attack while waiting to pick up his child in Urdaneta, Pangasinan. Investigators believe the victim was caught off guard when an unidentified assailant attacked him without an apparent reason. Police have launched a manhunt to track down the suspect and determine the circumstances behind the fatal incident.

Meanwhile, radio broadcaster Adrian Loterte, also known as “Golden Boy,” was shot inside his bakery in Daraga, Albay, and later died from his injuries at a local hospital. CCTV footage reportedly captured the gunman escaping toward a waiting motorcycle after the shooting. Police have formed special task forces to investigate the killing and examine possible motives, including those related to Loterte’s work and personal life.

Source: KAMI.com.gh