Monday, July 10, 2006
1 dies in Manapla road mishap
By Nicolas C. Delfin
A 28-year-old man was accidentally sideswiped by a passenger jeepney in Crossing Pait, Barangay 1-A, Manapla, Friday.
Police identified the victim as Sonny Montejo, 28, of Hacienda Quinaroyan, Barangay San Pablo, Manapla. He was reportedly hit by a Fuzo jeep at the shoulder of the road.
Police investigation said the jeep was heading south when it hit Montejo at about 5 p.m.
Residents rushed him to Ikaayong Lawas Foundation Hospital in Victorias City but was declared dead on arrival.
The driver, Rudy Baluarte, 39, of Narra Street, Barangay Villamonte, Bacolod City voluntarily surrendered to Manapla Police.
He admitted the crime and told police authorities that he failed to noticed the victim during the incident.
He is currently detained at the Manapla Police Station lock-up cell while the case is still being investigated.
Appropriate charges will be filed against him.
(July 10, 2006 issue)
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