A MOTORCYCLE accident in Cauayan, Negros Occidental claimed the life of a teenage boy on Thursday.
BACOLOD CITY – A 16-year-old boy was killed and his 25-year-old uncle was injured after their motorcycle rammed a road sign and a bakeshop in Barangay Isio, Cauayan, Negros Occidental on Thursday night, Dec. 4.
Police Lt. Col. Norberto Barniso, Cauayan police chief, said the victims were on their way home after attending the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the public plaza and a drinking session when the accident happened.
Investigation said due to intoxication, the older victim and driver Jerry lost control over their motorcycle and crashed into the bakery.
The teenage boy was declared dead in a hospital due to head injuries while Jerry is recuperating.
Police said that Jerry was driving the motorcycle without pertinent documents.