LTO-6 seeks permanent license revocation over fatal Aklan crash

ILOILO CITY — The Land Transportation Office Region 6 (LTO-6) is seeking the permanent revocation of the driver’s license of 24-year-old Maynard Engaling after finding him administratively liable for reckless driving in the Aug. 30 crash that killed moto vlogger and photographer Gerald Carel Roldan, popularly known online as “Petix Akean.”

In a five-page resolution dated Sept. 18, 2026, LTO-6 Regional Director Gaudioso P. Geduspan II recommended the permanent revocation of Engaling’s license, in addition to the applicable fine under Joint Administrative Order No. 2014-01.

The crash happened at about 4 p.m. along the national highway in Barangay Pudiot, Tangalan, Aklan.

Roldan was riding his gray motorcycle toward Poblacion, Tangalan, while Engaling was traveling in the opposite direction aboard a black 1,000cc Kawasaki motorcycle.

According to the investigation, Engaling was among several big-bike riders seen overtaking or traveling against the flow of traffic before the collision.

Police investigators reviewed CCTV footage showing five big-bike riders driving against traffic or overtaking vehicles as they approached the crash area.

The footage showed Engaling moving into Roldan’s lane.

Engaling attempted to avoid the oncoming motorcycle, but the two motorcycles collided in the lane where Roldan had the right of way.

Both riders were thrown onto the highway.

Roldan sustained severe injuries and later died.

The LTO-6 Intelligence and Investigation Unit based its findings on CCTV footage, the police report, and sworn statements from witnesses and other riders who were at the scene.

One eyewitness identified Engaling as the rider who repeatedly overtook other vehicles before entering Roldan’s path.

Another witness said he saw in his rearview mirror that Engaling had moved out of his lane and appeared to be traveling at high speed.

Investigators also noted that the crash occurred on a section of the highway marked by a solid white line, indicating that overtaking was prohibited.

Based on the evidence, the LTO-6 Intelligence and Investigation Unit found Engaling administratively liable for reckless driving.

The case was decided under the substantial-evidence standard applicable to administrative proceedings rather than the proof-beyond-a-reasonable-doubt standard used in criminal cases.

Engaling, in his affidavit, argued that the official investigation into the crash was still ongoing and that he had not been furnished with a final Traffic Accident Investigation Report.

The LTO resolution, however, found that the available CCTV footage, police report, and sworn statements were sufficient to establish administrative liability.

Following the fatal crash, Geduspan imposed a 90-day preventive suspension on Engaling while the administrative case was being investigated.

After reviewing the evidence and Engaling’s defenses, Geduspan issued the Sept. 18 resolution recommending the permanent revocation of his driver’s license.

The resolution found that Engaling’s driving endangered public safety and that his encroachment into Roldan’s lane resulted in the fatal collision.

Roldan was known not only as a motorcycle rider and content creator but also as a photographer and road-safety advocate.

Through his online platforms, he promoted responsible riding, discipline, and road safety.

Roldan also supported road-safety campaigns and LTO initiatives.

Following the crash, Geduspan, together with LTO Kalibo District Office Chief Marlon Velez and Seymour Pulvera, visited Roldan’s wake to personally extend condolences to his family.

Geduspan described Roldan’s death as an “ultimate sacrifice.”

Roldan was laid to rest Sept. 21.

The administrative proceedings also resulted in a separate finding against another rider who provided a sworn statement regarding the incident.

The rider was found liable for overspeeding and reckless driving after video footage showed him traveling at 113 kph — 33 kph above the 80-kph speed limit on the road.

He was ordered to pay the corresponding fines under Joint Administrative Order No. 2014-01.

Geduspan said the proceedings underscore the consequences of reckless driving and the need for motorists to observe traffic rules, particularly speed limits and restrictions against dangerous overtaking.