BATANGAS CITY – A waiter and a barista died in a collision between a motorcycle and a truck in Sitio Curva, Barangay San Isidro here on Sunday, Sept. 4.
Police identified the victims as Paolo Miguel Aquino, 20, barista, of Barangay 24, this city, and John Paul Noche, 27, waiter, of Barangay Libjo here.
Investigation showed that the truck with license plates AAT-1718 loaded with plastic pellets driven by Bon Jovy Ocay of Barangay Balagtas here was on its way to the city proper when it suddenly swerved to the right to avoid the victims’ motorcycle at about 4:30 a.m.
However, police said the truck hit the motorcycle, killing the victims on the spot and injuring the truck helper Ildefonso Muhi, 27, of Barangay Balagtas here.
Police said an amicable settlement is possible between the victims’ families and the truck owner.