A MONDAY morning commute turned into a crime scene in Talisay City after a motorcycle crash led to a drunk driving arrest. This incident occurred just one day after a tragic collision in northern Cebu claimed the life of a woman from Danao City.
Talisay City: Overtaking leads to DUI arrest
Around 7a.m. on Monday, February 16, 2026, a 20-year-old waiter was arrested following a road crash on N. Bacalso Avenue in Barangay Lawaan 1. According to the City of Talisay Traffic Operations and Development Authority (CT-Toda), the man was driving a motorcycle when he tried to overtake a passenger bus and struck a cyclist.
The driver was traveling with a female passenger at the time. CT-Toda head Jonathan Tumulak reported that the pair were heading to Barangay Tabunok from a drinking session in Barangay Linao.
Injuries and the breathalyzer test
The crash threw the female passenger from the bike. She suffered a foot injury after being grazed by the bus and was rushed to the hospital. The cyclist involved also sustained minor injuries but is currently in stable condition.
In a video shared by traffic authorities, the driver admitted he had been drinking before getting on the road to take his passenger home. Because he appeared intoxicated, officers called in the Land Transportation Office (LTO) 7 to conduct a breathalyzer test.
Lawyer Vince Santiago, CT-Toda Head of Operations, confirmed that the test showed alcohol in the driver's system. The man now faces charges for violating Republic Act 10586, also known as the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013.
Northern Cebu: Fatal Sunday collision
In a separate tragedy on Sunday morning, February 15, a road accident in Tabogon town resulted in a fatality. Famelyn Ysulan, a resident of Danao City, was pronounced dead on arrival at a local hospital due to severe head and body injuries.
The accident happened in Sitio Lamac, Barangay Ilihan, while Famelyn was riding on a motorcycle driven by her 55-year-old husband, Jerry Ilustrisimo Ysulan.
A tragic U-turn
According to the Tabogon Municipal Police Station, Jerry was attempting to make a U-turn on the national highway. This maneuver put the motorcycle directly in the path of an oncoming Ceres bus.
The bus driver, 33-year-old Ryan Sollano Pantalleon, reportedly tried to swerve left to avoid the couple, but the motorcycle was already in the middle of the lane. The impact threw both riders onto the pavement. While Jerry survived with injuries, his wife did not. Pantalleon is currently in police custody and faces charges of reckless imprudence resulting in homicide.
These back-to-back incidents serve as a sobering reminder of how quickly conditions on the road can change. Whether it is the choice to drive under the influence or a split-second decision during a turn, the consequences of road accidents continue to leave a lasting impact on Cebuano families. (EHP, AYB)