A 19-YEAR-OLD motorcycle rider was killed after her motorcycle collided with a Ceres bus along the national highway in Sitio Proper, Barangay Dayhagon, Medellin, Cebu, around 5:20 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.
The casualty was identified as Richell Bitoy Camay, a resident of Dayhagon. She was taken to Cebu Provincial Hospital-Bogo City, where Dr. Allen Mae Tagilid declared her dead on arrival.
The bus driver was identified as Alfons Frasco Mandado, 46, a resident of Barangay Hagnaya, San Remigio, Cebu.
Incident
Based on the initial investigation by the Medellin Police Station, the bus was traveling south while Camay was heading north.
Police said Camay’s motorcycle reportedly crossed into the bus’s lane upon reaching the area, resulting in the collision.
The impact sent the motorcycle skidding, leaving an estimated 10-meter mark on the road. Camay sustained severe injuries.
Police said Camay had spent the night at a classmate’s house and was on her way home when the crash occurred.
Driver surrenders
Mandado surrendered to the Medellin Municipal Police Station after the incident.
Police are preparing a complaint for reckless imprudence resulting in homicide and damage to property against him.
Mandado will also undergo alcohol and drug testing under Republic Act 10586, or the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013, to determine whether he was under the influence of alcohol or dangerous drugs at the time of the collision. / AYB
