By Felipe V. Celino
ROXAS CITY, Capiz – A laborer died after his motorcycle crashed into a steel barrier Saturday night, March 15, in Barangay Cogon, Panitan, Capiz.
The victim, identified as alias “Jasper,” a resident of Barangay Tincupon, Panitan, was declared dead on arrival at a hospital.
According to Panitan police, Jasper was on his way home from Barangay Bailan, Pontevedra, when he failed to notice a steel barrier placed on an under-construction road.
Due to the strong impact, he sustained fatal head and body injuries.
He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.
The Panitan Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) responded to the scene and administered first aid before transporting him to the hospital.
Police are currently investigating the incident.
