Woman dead, hubby hurt in motorcycle accident

CEBU, Philippines — A 29-year-old woman died while her husband was critically injured after their motorcycle ran over a pothole, spilling them both into the path of a moving truck along the National Highway in Barangay Langtad, City of Naga, Cebu, early yesterday morning, September 1.

Based on the initial investigation by the Naga City Police Station, the accident occurred around 4 A.M. as the motorcycle and a Mitsubishi Fuso truck were both traveling northbound along the highway.

The fatality, identified as “Mich”, 29, a resident of Sitio Pit-os, Barangay Calidngan, Carcar City, was riding as a passenger on a Honda Mio motorcycle driven by her husband “Aga”, 57.

Police said the motorcycle was traveling along the outer lane while the truck, driven by a 68-year-old driver, was in the inner lane.

Upon reaching Barangay Langtad, the motorcycle reportedly ran over a pothole, causing Aga to lose control of the vehicle.

The motorcycle fell onto the road, throwing Mich off the vehicle and under the moving truck. She was reportedly run over by the truck’s rear right wheel.

Mich and Aga were immediately brought to the Naga Health Infirmary. However, attending physician Dr. Excel Jimms Roche declared Mich dead on arrival due to severe trauma.

Aga was critically injured and remains under medical care.

Meanwhile, the truck driver is currently under police custody pending proper disposition. Police are continuing their investigation into the incident. — (FREEMAN)