LTO suspends driver's license after car drags motorcycle following Quezon City collision

• The Land Transportation Office (LTO) issued a Show Cause Order against a driver and the registered owner of a car caught on camera dragging a motorcycle along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City
• The driver's license was suspended for 90 days, while the vehicle was placed under alarm following the October 27, 2026 incident
• An LTO verification revealed that the car's registration had already expired in July 2024
• Both the driver and registered owner, as well as the motorcycle rider, were directed to appear before the LTO's Intelligence and Investigation Division on November 3

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has ordered a driver and the registered owner of a car involved in a dangerous road incident along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City to explain their actions after footage showed the vehicle dragging a motorcycle following a collision.

In a statement released Thursday, the agency announced that the driver's license had been suspended for 90 days. The car was also placed under alarm as authorities began investigating the incident.

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According to the police report, the collision occurred at approximately 4 p.m. on October 27, 2026, along the eastbound lane of Commonwealth Avenue. The motorcycle rider reportedly fell from his vehicle after the impact, while the car continued moving with the motorcycle caught in front of it.

The vehicle only came to a stop after another motorist blocked its path.

Further verification by the LTO revealed another violation involving the car, as its registration had reportedly expired in July 2024.

Under the issued Show Cause Order, the driver and registered owner must appear before the agency's Intelligence and Investigation Division at the LTO Central Office along East Avenue, Quezon City, on November 3, 2026.

They were also instructed to submit sworn statements explaining their involvement in the incident, along with the required original documents.

Meanwhile, the motorcycle rider was likewise invited to attend the same hearing to provide his account of what happened. He was asked to bring the relevant original documents to assist authorities in establishing the circumstances surrounding the collision.

LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao stressed that dangerous behavior on public roads would not be tolerated.

Meanwhile, a motorcycle shop owner in Davao City was shot in the arm after attempting to resist an armed man who entered his establishment. According to a report on Unang Balita, the suspect, who was wearing a helmet, entered the shop and pointed a firearm at the owner. When the latter fought back, the suspect shot him before fleeing as a commotion erupted. The incident left the shop owner wounded.

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In another report, the National Bureau of Investigation arrested a man in Pasay City for allegedly selling counterfeit liquor at significantly reduced prices. Authorities confiscated eight boxes containing 55 bottles of alcohol bearing well-known brand names, with an estimated value of around P600,000. Investigators said the suspect promoted the products through Facebook and allegedly used genuine bottles and product photos to make the items appear authentic. The public was reminded to buy liquor only from authorized sellers and inspect product labels, packaging, and registration details before making a purchase.

Source: KAMI.com.gh