Three killed in NegOr road mishap

Three persons on a motorcycle were killed after they crashed into the rear part of a 10-wheeler truck parked at the roadside in Barangay Nagbo-alao, Basay, Negros Oriental Monday. (Photo courtesy of Norppo)

By Glazyl Y. Masculino

BACOLOD City – Three persons died in a road accident at Sitio Daro, Barangay Nagbo-alao, Basay, Negros Oriental last Monday.

Police identified the victims as Jhay Elarcosa, Rodelio Manlangit Jr., and Marlon Tumimbang, all residents of Barangay Actin.

Based on a report from Negros Oriental Provincial Police Office (Norppo), the victims were riding a motorcycle driven by Manlangit when they hit the rear part of a 10-wheeler truck parked at the roadside.

The truck was abandoned by its driver after it encountered a mechanical problem, according to the police.

The victims, who were believed to be on their way home, died on the spot due to severe injuries.