BACOLOD CITY – A 28-year-old job order employee of the Silay City government died in a motorcycle crash in Barangay E. Lopez, Silay City, Negros Occidental, on Thursday night, October 12.
A 28-year-old government employee died after his motorcycle crashed into a truck parked in Barangay E. Lopez, Silay City, Negros Occidental on Thursday, October 12. (Photo courtesy of Silay City Police Station)
Police identified the victim as Amuel Oderis of Barangay E. Lopez.
Police Major Rhea Sarah Villanueva, officer-in-charge of the Silay City Police Station, said the victim left his house on board a motorcycle to go somewhere.
Villanueva said while he was traversing the access road, the victim failed to notice an early warning device and crashed into a truck parked in a well-lighted area.
She said the victim was allegedly speeding and under the influence of liquor.
Despite wearing a helmet, the victim succumbed to severe head injuries, she added.
She said the victim’s family and the truck owner have reached an initial settlement.