MMDA street sweeper injured in Pasay road accident
By Ariel Fernandez and Jean Fernando
A physician attempts to calm an injured MMDA street sweeper after his car accidentally ran over her along EDSA in front of The Heritage Hotel in Pasay City. (Photo by Ariel Fernandez)
A street sweeper of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) was injured after being struck by a physician’s vehicle while performing her duties along EDSA in Pasay City on Wednesday afternoon, June 24.
Police identified the victim as Patricia Diokno, 50, a resident of Elena Street, Maricaban, Pasay City. She sustained multiple injuries and was rushed to San Juan de Dios Hospital for treatment.
The accident occurred at around 2:30 p.m. near the corner of EDSA and Roxas Boulevard.
Investigators said Diokno was sweeping the eastbound lane when she was hit by a Mazda3 driven by Jeremiah, 46, a physician residing on Park Avenue, Pasay City.
Jeremiah told police he was making a U-turn at a designated slot near The Heritage Hotel Manila when the front left portion of his vehicle struck Diokno, causing the front wheel to run over her.
Pasay City Police chief Col. Joselito De Sesto said the incident was amicably settled after Jeremiah agreed to shoulder all of Diokno’s hospitalization and medical expenses.