ANTIPOLO CITY, Rizal — A motorcycle passenger died after being run over by a dump truck following a collision along Marcos Highway in Barangay Mayamot on Sunday morning, 11 October.
According to the Antipolo City Police Station, the accident occurred at approximately 6 a.m. near Heaven's Gate while the vehicles were traveling toward Blue Mountain.
Initial investigation showed that a Lexus slowed down after another vehicle stopped ahead of it.
A motorcycle traveling behind the Lexus subsequently collided with its rear, causing the rider and passenger to lose their balance and fall onto the pavement.
A dump truck following behind then ran over the motorcycle passenger, resulting in his death.
Police identified the deceased as a resident of Valenzuela City.
The dump truck driver, a resident of Caloocan City, was apprehended following the incident.
Meanwhile, the motorcycle rider and the Lexus driver were brought to Police Community Precinct 1 for documentation and further investigation.
Authorities classified the incident as reckless imprudence resulting in homicide and damage to property.
The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation.
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