Two people were killed and one injured after a tricycle collided with a truck early this morning in Brgy. Mabuhay, General Santos City.
The tricycle’s front was completely crushed, and the truck also sustained significant damage following the crash, according to on-scene reports.
The victims were married couple Jennifer Bacolod Gubalani and Onik Gubalani, who were rushed to the hospital but were declared dead on arrival. Also injured was the couple’s unnamed nephew.
Preliminary reports suggest that the tricycle driver, Onik Gubalani, may have been under the influence of alcohol. Authorities are currently investigating the incident. The couple was reportedly traveling from Brgy. Mabuhay toward Brgy. Calumpang, where Jennifer Bacolod worked as a teacher, while the truck was heading along the Mabuhay route.
Friends and colleagues of Jennifer expressed deep sorrow and shared heartfelt messages mourning the victims.
Authorities continue their investigation to determine the exact cause of the collision.
