Teacher killed in President Roxas motorcycle collision
ROXAS CITY, Capiz — A 56-year-old female teacher died after the motorcycle she was riding was struck by another motorcycle Friday evening, Oct. 23, in Barangay Ibaca, President Roxas, Capiz.
Reports from the President Roxas Municipal Police Station said the victim, identified only as alias “Inday,” was riding as a passenger on a Rusi 125 motorcycle driven by her live-in partner at around 5:15 p.m.
Another motorcycle, driven by a 27-year-old laborer who was traveling behind them, reportedly attempted to overtake their vehicle but accidentally struck it.
The teacher fell onto the road, hitting her head on the concrete pavement.
The town’s emergency response team immediately responded and brought the victim to Bailan District Hospital before she was transferred to Capiz Doctors’ Hospital, where she was declared dead shortly afterward.
The driver of the other motorcycle was taken into custody at the President Roxas Municipal Police Station but was released Saturday, Oct. 24, after the prescribed detention period.
The victim’s family has decided to file a complaint for reckless imprudence resulting in homicide and damage to property against the motorcycle driver.
Police are continuing their investigation into the incident.
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