Motorcyclist Franz Ruel Cabanada, 21, died and his pillion girlfriend, Riolyn Trisana, 20, was injured after crashing into an electric post in San Fernando, Cebu, at 5:25 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2026.
San Fernando police classified the crash as a speed-related "self-accident" after the motorcycle lost control, striking a parked motorcycle and water pipes before hitting the concrete post.
Responders transported both victims to the Cebu Provincial Hospital in Carcar City, where Cabanada was declared dead on arrival while Trisana remained under medical observation.
A RIDER died while his girlfriend was injured after their motorcycle crashed into an electric post along the national highway in Barangay North Poblacion, San Fernando town, Cebu at 5:25 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Declared dead on arrival at the Cebu Provincial Hospital in Carcar City was Franz Ruel Cabanada, 21, of Barangay Buhisan, Cebu City. His girlfriend, Riolyn Trisana, 20, who was riding pillion, sustained injuries and remained under observation as of press time.
Investigation by the San Fernando Police Station showed that the couple had come from the southern part of Cebu after a swimming trip and were heading back to Cebu City when the crash happened.
“Self-accident”
Police said the motorcycle lost control because of speed upon reaching the area.
The vehicle first struck a parked motorcycle and water pipes before slamming into a concrete electric post along the highway.
Because of the impact, Trisana was thrown off the motorcycle while Cabanada lost consciousness and remained pinned to the vehicle.
Responders from the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office in San Fernando brought the victims to the Cebu Provincial Hospital for treatment.
Dr. Eric John Litang later declared Cabanada dead on arrival due to severe injuries to his head and body.
Trisana continued receiving medical care as doctors monitored her condition.
Police investigators said the crash was classified as a self-accident. They added that no other moving vehicle was involved in the incident.
San Fernando police urged motorists to exercise caution when driving along highways, especially during early morning hours. / AYB
