The modern jeep involved in the crash with an armored van is shown overturned along Quezon Avenue in Barangay Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City early Friday morning, May 29. (Photo courtesy of the Quezon City Police District)
A 62-year-old man died while 21 others were injured early Friday morning, May 29, when a modern jeep overturned after crashing into an armored van at the intersection of Quezon Avenue and Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago Avenue in Barangay Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City.
The armored van involved in the crash at the intersection of Quezon Avenue and Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago Avenue in Barangay Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City is shown after the collision early Friday morning, May 29. (Photo courtesy of the Quezon City Police District)
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said the fatality was declared dead by the attending physician at East Avenue Medical Center at around 9:30 a.m.
Initial investigation showed that the modern jeep, driven by a 43-year-old man, was traveling along Quezon Avenue from Elliptical Road toward EDSA, while a Mitsubishi Canter armored van truck, driven by a 45-year-old man, was traversing from North Avenue toward East Avenue when the two vehicles collided at around 5:08 a.m.
Police said the impact caused damage to both vehicles and injuries to passengers and occupants.
Responding personnel immediately assisted the victims and brought them by ambulance to nearby hospitals for medical treatment.
Earlier accounts from both drivers showed conflicting claims on who had the right of way at the traffic light-controlled intersection.
The QCPD said investigators are preparing evidence against both drivers, who may face charges of reckless imprudence resulting in homicide, multiple physical injuries, and damage to property.
Authorities said the investigation is ongoing to determine the full circumstances of the incident and possible liabilities.
The QCPD also reminded motorists to observe traffic rules and exercise caution on the road to help prevent similar accidents.