Motorcycle driver dead in road crash

Screen grabbed from CCTV footage of the accident. l Photo: LCPO

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- A 31-year-old motorcycle driver died in a vehicular accident on ML Quezon Highway, Looc, Barangay Maribago in Lapu-Lapu City on Wednesday evening, December 27, 2023, after the motorcycle he was driving crashed into a van.

The motorcycle driver was identified as Ronil Hinautan, a resident of San Miguel, Cordova town. Aside from Hinautan, his passenger sustained injuries and was immediately brought to a hospital for treatment.

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How motorcycle driver vs van accident happened

The investigation revealed that the motorcycle and the van were traveling in opposite directions.

Upon arriving at the said place, the van suddenly made a left turn. It was seen in the CCTV footage that the van even managed to turn on its signal light, but Hinautan failed to stop his motorcycle, and as a result, he eventually crashed into the van, causing severe injuries.

Hinautan was reportedly traveling at a high speed, making it difficult for him to stop while the van was making a left turn.

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Van driver detained

He was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital, while his passenger was admitted for treatment at the Lapu-Lapu City Hospital.

The 29-year-old van driver, a resident of Mahayahay, Barangay Bankal in Lapu-Lapu City, is currently detained at the custodial facility of the Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO) pending filing of charges of reckless imprudence resulting in homicide, physical injury, and damage to property.

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