BACOLOD CITY – A 72-year-old vegetable vendor died after he was hit by a motorcycle in Bangga Mabini, Barangay Mabini, Valladolid, Negros Occidental before dawn on Sunday, September 8.
FIRST responders bring a 72-year-old vegetable vendor to the hospital after he was struck by a motorcycle in Barangay Mabini, Valladolid, Negros Occidental on Sunday, September 8. (Photo courtesy of Valladolid Municipal Police Station)
Police identified the victim as Loreto Sandico of Barangay Mabini.
Police Major Eric Doronilla, Valladolid police chief, said the victim was crossing the road to reach his delivery vehicle parked on the opposite side.
However, he was hit by a speeding motorcycle driven by a 23-year-old man on his way home to Pulupandan, Negros Occidental.
The victim and the motorcycle rider sustained injuries.
Sandico was declared dead in a hospital while the motorcycle rider was referred to a hospital here.
Doronilla said the rider was not wearing a helmet.