Motorist arrested for hitting man
CEBU, Philippines - A drunk motorist was arrested by police for hitting and injuring a man past 4 p.m. the other day in sitio Fatima, barangay Apas, Cebu City. Cayetano Padillo, a resident of P. del Rosario Extension, was arrested after he accidentally hit and injured Jeffrey Bustarde, 20, of sitio Fatima of same barangay, while driving his XRM motorcycle (6059 GF).
Investigation conducted by SPO1 Melvin Encarnacion of Cebu City Traffic Group showed that Padillo was traveling in the place when he hit Bustarde, who was standing near the pedestrian. The victim sustained legs and head injuries and was treated at Cebu City Medical Center.
Padillo was taken by traffic enforcer Maynard Manatad to the same hospital for liquor test and was found to be positive for alcohol intake. He was then tuned over to the Traffic Group for proper disposition. Padillo will be facing charges of reckless impudence resulting to physical injury. — Niña G. Sumacot/LPM (THE FREEMAN)
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