A parcel delivery rider died after his motorcycle collided with a dump truck in Barangay Liong, Dumanjug, Cebu, at about 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14.
The victim was identified only as Jeff, a parcel delivery personnel and resident of Barangay Lawaan in the same municipality.
Based on the police’s initial investigation, the motorcycle and dump truck were traveling in opposite directions when the collision occurred.
Authorities said the dump truck was allegedly traveling at high speed and veered into the opposite lane, resulting in the crash.
The force of the impact also caused the dump truck to hit two concrete fence posts fitted with barbed wire and several banana trees along the roadside.
The motorcycle rider was rushed to a hospital but was declared dead.
The dump truck driver, identified as Joseph, 45, was brought to the police station for investigation and possible filing of appropriate charges.
Authorities have not provided further details about the circumstances surrounding the collision or the possible charges against the driver.
The incident remains under investigation as police look into the circumstances that led to the fatal crash in Barangay Liong.
