A man died while a minor was injured after the motorcycle they were riding in collided with a cargo truck at the corner of Aurora Boulevard and G Araneta Avenue in Bangay Dona Imelda, Quezon City early Wednesday morning, Nov. 9.
The Quezon City Police District - District Traffic Enforcement Unit (QCPD-DTEU) Traffic Sector 4 identified the deceased victim as Lui Andes, 27, from Brgy. Amihan, Quezon City. He died on the spot from a head injury.
His companion, a 17-year-old boy, sustained minor injuries.
The DTEU Traffic Sector 4 said that at around 1:38 a.m. on Wednesday, the victims, onboard their Yamaha Mio motorcycle, were traversing Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard coming from V. Mapa Street.
Upon reaching the intersection in Barangay Dona Imelda, the victim’s motorcycle suddenly hit the right side portion of the cargo truck coming from G. Araneta Avenue being driven by Donato Camba, 45, of Quezon Province,.
Police said the motorcycle crashed into the road pavement.
The 17-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital for medical treatment.
Camba was placed under police custody, the DTEU said.
The incident is still under investigation.