LUCENA CITY, Quezon – A tricycle driver drowned on a river in Purok Karachi, Barangay Ibabang Dupay, this city, on Sunday morning, September 15.
Police identified the victim as Rozel John Mercado, 38.
Investigation said that Mercado was crossing the river on his way to his live-in partner's residence when he was swept away by strong river current following heavy rain.
Mercado’s remains were found by a concerned citizen who reported the discovery to the police.
He was last seen alive on Friday, September 13.
An autopsy will be conducted on Mercado’s remains.