Man sleeps in the middle of the street, dies after being hit by a car in Pasig City


An unidentified man who placed his improvised bed in the middle of the street and slept on it died after he was hit by a car along Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City on Friday morning, August 16.

The incident occurred at around 5 a.m. eastbound of Ortigas Avenue at the corner of Lanuza Avenue.

Authorities said the victim allegedly carried a piece of foam in the middle of the road and slept on it.

The man was run over and dragged by an oncoming vehicle, killing him instantly. 

Authorities are still investigating the identity of the motorist.

The incident caused heavy traffic along the eastbound lane of Ortigas Avenue.