Father dies, two children injured in Capiz motorcycle crash
By Felipe V. Celino
ROXAS CITY, Capiz — A 32-year-old father died while his two young children were injured after their motorcycle crashed into a tree in Sitio Kalubihan, Barangay Casanayan, Pilar, Capiz, on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 1, 2026.
Police identified the fatality as alias Jul, a resident of Sitio Taytay, Barangay San Ramon, Pilar.
His two children, ages 7 and 9, sustained injuries in the crash.
Initial police investigation showed that Jul was driving the motorcycle with his two children riding as passengers from Barangay Casanayan toward their home in Barangay San Ramon.
Upon reaching Sitio Kalubihan, he reportedly lost control of the motorcycle and crashed into a tree.
Police reports indicated that Jul was allegedly under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident.
The three victims were rushed to Jesus Colmenares District Hospital in Balasan, Iloilo, for medical treatment.
However, the attending physician declared Jul dead on arrival.
His two children were admitted to the same hospital for treatment of their injuries.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
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