Lass, 21, killed in motorcycle accident

By Felipe V. Celino

ROXAS CITY, Capiz – A 21-year-old girl died after her motorcycle accidentally crashed on a national highway Tuesday evening at Barangay Poblacion Ilawod, Panay, Capiz.

Investigation by Panay PNP indicated that Heart Agregorio of Barangay Culajao, Roxas City was on her way to the city proper when the bike stumbled on a portion of the road that was under construction.

Police said the victim sustained fatal head and chest injuries.

Her back rider, Wennie Joy Tolopia also of Brgy. Culajao, sustained injuries in the different parts of her body and is presently confined at Roxas Memorial Provincial Hospital here.