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A motorcycle rider was killed after colliding with a sports utility vehicle (SUV) in Makati City early Wednesday, May 20.
The Makati City Police Station reported that the accident occurred at the intersection of Ayala Avenue and Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue in Barangay San Antonio.
According to investigators, the motorcycle was driven by alias “Julius” of Sta. Maria, Bulacan, who was traveling along Ayala Avenue toward South Avenue, while the SUV was driven by “Gian” of Cainta, Rizal, who was moving along Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue toward Chino Roces Avenue.
Police said the two vehicles collided at the intersection, throwing the motorcycle rider off his vehicle and causing severe injuries.
Emergency responders rushed Julius to Makati Medical Center, but he was declared dead at around 3:44 a.m.
Authorities said the SUV driver may face charges of reckless imprudence resulting in homicide and damage to property under Article 365 of the Revised Penal Code.