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LTO summons driver who hit senior citizen in Marikina, puts vehicle under alarm

Published Aug 27, 2025 01:15 pm
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) said on Tuesday, Aug. 26, that it has issued a show cause order (SCO) to the registered owner of a vehicle that hit and injured a 74-year-old woman while she was crossing a pedestrian lane in Marikina City.
Related story: https://mb.com.ph/2025/08/26/senior-citizen-hurt-in-marikina-hit-and-run
The 74-year-old hit-and-run victim receives treatment at a hospital (Photo from Nicole Alatiit), and the show cause order issued by the LTO to the driver involved in the incident.
The 74-year-old hit-and-run victim receives treatment at a hospital (Photo from Nicole Alatiit), and the show cause order issued by the LTO to the driver involved in the incident.
“In view thereof, you, as the registered owner, together with the designated driver, are hereby directed to appear before the Intelligence and Investigation Division… East Avenue, Quezon City, on 01 September 2025 (Monday) at 3:00 p.m., and to submit a written comment/explanation to show cause why you should not be administratively charged,” the SCO signed by LTO Intelligence and Investigation Division chief, Renante Melitante, read.
It also placed the vehicle, a Chery Tiggo 5X Pro with plate number NFS 6570, under alarm and said the driver’s license of the person operating the vehicle at the time will likewise be placed under a 90-day preventive suspension.
“Due to the gravity of the incident, the motor vehicle with Plate No. NFS6570 is hereby placed under alarm status, and the driver's license of the driver operating the subject vehicle shall be placed under ninety (90) day preventive suspension, which shall be surrendered immediately upon proper identification, pending investigation of this case,” the SCO read.
LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor D. Mendoza II said the issuance of the SCO is part of the agency’s investigation which also aims to establish who was driving the car when the incident occurred. He added it is in line with the directive of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. to run after erring motorists.
The incident occurred early Saturday, Aug. 23, along A. Bonifacio Avenue in Barangay Tañong, Marikina City. The elderly woman was crossing the pedestrian lane when the car suddenly appeared and struck her, causing her to fall. She sustained a wound on her forehead and other injuries to her body.
The driver did not stop and immediately left the scene after the incident.
“The incident is clearly captured on CCTV, showing the victim being thrown upon impact, thereby showing the extent of harm caused by the incident,” Mendoza said.
The LTO said it was able to obtain details of the car, which led to the identification of the vehicle’s owner.
The driver is facing charges for violation of duty of the driver in case of accident, reckless driving, and being an improper person to operate a motor vehicle.

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