Motorcycle Rider Killed in Bacolod Collision

By Glazyl Y. Masculino

BACOLOD CITY – A 62-year-old foreman lost his life after his motorcycle collided with a jeepney along Circumferential Road in Barangay Mandalagan on Saturday morning.

The victim was identified as Jose Nestor Bangcaya, a resident of the same barangay.

Police Major Ramel Sarona, head of the Traffic Enforcement Unit (TEU), stated that the accident occurred around 8 a.m. while Bangcaya was on his way home.

According to Sarona, Bangcaya reportedly overlapped into the opposite lane to overtake a vehicle, leading to the collision.

Although Bangcaya was wearing a helmet, the force of the impact caused fatal injuries, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The jeepney driver, a 47-year-old resident of Barangay Handumanan, was taken into police custody following the accident.

Sarona confirmed that the driver was released after the 36-hour reglementary detention period elapsed.

He also disclosed that both parties have reached an initial settlement.