Two people were killed and two others injured after a van collided with two motorcycles in Barangay Poblacion, Ginatilan, Cebu, shortly after midnight Nov. 2.
Authorities identified the fatalities as Jade, 27, who was driving one of the motorcycles, and his passenger, Charley, 35.
Based on the initial investigation, the van allegedly crossed into the opposite lane and struck the two motorcycles, which were traveling from Malabuyoc toward the town of Samboan.
The driver of the second motorcycle, Jennifer, 37, and her passenger, Dominga, 35, sustained injuries in the collision.
Police arrested the van driver, identified as Jemark, 30, following the incident. Authorities later discovered that he did not have a driver’s license.
The victims’ injuries and the circumstances surrounding the collision were reported as part of the initial investigation.
The incident occurred shortly after midnight in the municipality of Ginatilan, where the two motorcycles were traveling along the route when they were struck by the oncoming van.
Authorities have yet to provide further details about the condition of the two injured victims and any additional charges that may be filed against the arrested driver.
The investigation into the fatal road crash is ongoing.