2 dead, 2 injured in road accidents

CEBU, Philippines – A minor died while his elder brother was injured after the motorcycle they were riding was rear-ended by a truck Thursday evening in Barangay Poblacion I, Cebu City.

Jhonrey Cinco, 13, of Barangay Poblacion III, was pronounced dead on arrival at Cebu Provincial Hospital in Carcar City while his brother, Renato, 30, is in critical condition because of severe injuries.

The victims were riding a motorcycle driven by Renato on their way to Barili when a truck bumped them past 7 p.m. on Thursday.

The truck driver Alex Saulga, 32, of Cansaga, Consolacion, was immediately taken into police custody after the accident.

Police investigation shows that the victims were thrown off their motorcycle because of the impact. They were rushed to the hospital but the minor was declared dead on arrival while his elder brother is still confined for treatment.

Saulga will be charged with reckless imprudence resulting in homicide and physical injury.

Meanwhile, a 21-year old motorcycle driver also died while his backrider was injured after crashing into the railings in Barangay Ibo, Toledo City.

Jason Donaire was pronounced dead on arrival at Toledo City General Hospital while Honey Mag-aso was seriously injured that required her to be transferred to a private hospital in Cebu City.

The victims were travelling to Barangay Cabitoonan, Toledo City when the motorcycle crashed upon reaching Barangay Ibo. The driver and his backrider fell on the road and hit the metal railings. — (FREEMAN)