CATANAUAN, Quezon – A 24-year-old man was killed after his motorcycle collided with a carabao or water buffalo in Barangay Macpac here on Wednesday, Jan. 15.
THE victim’s motorcycle. (Photo via Danny Estacio)
Police identified the victim as Kenneth, a resident of Barangay Tuhian, this town.
Investigation said Kenneth was driving his motorcycle when a six-month-old carabao without a leash suddenly crossed the road.
The victim’s motorcycle rammed the animal and Kenneth landed on the pavement.
The victim was taken to a hospital where he was declared dead. The carabao died at the accident site.
Investigation added that he sustained serious injuries as he was not wearing a helmet or any safety gear.