American among five hurt in Pontevedra road crash
By Felipe V. Celino
ROXAS CITY, Capiz — Five people, including a 71-year-old American national, sustained injuries after two vehicles collided Friday morning, Oct. 2, in Barangay Jolongajog, Pontevedra, Capiz.
The Pontevedra Municipal Police Station identified one driver as alias “Greg,” 71, an American national and resident of Barangay Cabungahan, Ma-ayon, Capiz.
Police said Greg was traveling toward President Roxas town with two passengers when his vehicle collided with another vehicle traveling in the opposite direction.
The other driver was identified as alias “Jason” of Barangay Ondoy, Ivisan, Capiz.
Police said Jason’s vehicle allegedly crossed into the opposite lane and struck Greg’s vehicle.
Greg’s passengers, identified as aliases “Nisa,” 68, and “Rodela,” 69, were injured and taken by the Pontevedra Emergency Response Team to Bailan District Hospital for treatment.
Jason and his passenger, identified as his mother, alias “Jocelyn,” 47, sustained minor injuries and were reported to be in good condition.
The two vehicles involved were placed under the custody of the Pontevedra Municipal Police Station for proper disposition as authorities continued investigating the collision.
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