Enforcer killed while chasing traffic violator

MANILA, Philippines - A traffic enforcer was killed while pursuing a violator when he fell from his motorcycle and slid under a vehicle that ran over him in Quezon City at past midnight yesterday.

Enrique Viray, a traffic enforcer of Barangay Ugong Norte, died on the spot in front of a Mormon church along Temple Drive in Barangay Ugong Norte.

Senior Inspector Erlito Renegin, commander of Traffic Sector 3 of the Quezon City Police District said the victim was run over by a gray Toyota Innova (ZPY-550) that belonged to the church and driven by American Kermit Larson.

Renegin said Viray was driving his motorcycle (1946-UI) along Temple Drive while chasing a traffic violator. Viray reportedly had to suddenly stop when he saw the Innova block his path. The enforcer hit the brakes hard and hit the pavement.

Due to the impact, Viray was thrown from his motorcycle and slid under the Innova. Larson failed to stop in time and his vehicle ran over and killed the traffic enforcer.

Renegin said the church reached a settlement with the victim’s family, who expressed no intent to file charges.