LTO seeks probe on Laguna motorcycle mishap
While all the parties involved have already decided to settle the case amicably, Mendoza said the four motorcycle riders will not be spared from the investigation that would be conducted by the LTO
Daily TribuneWhile all the parties involved have already decided to settle the case amicably, Mendoza said the four motorcycle riders will not be spared from the investigation that would be conducted by the LTO
The Land Transportation Office on Tuesday announced that it is seeking a swift and thorough investigation on the multiple motorcycle collision at Sta. Rosa City in Laguna early morning of Sunday which resulted in the death of one person.
LTO chief Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor Mendoza II said that his order is in line with the instruction of Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista to ensure the safety of all road users.
Based on the report received by the LTO Central Office, the road accident involved four motorcycles and a bicycle in Barangay Aplaya in Sta. Rosa City.
What prompted Mendoza to order the probe was the report that all the motorcycle riders involved were not wearing helmets at the time of the incident.
Initial reports revealed that the four motorcycles were travelling on the same lane of F. Gomes Street when one of them accidentally collided with the motorcycle at his front. As a result, both of the motorcycles crashed.
A third motorcycle then ran over a back rider of one of the motorcycles that crashed and later hit a bicycle travelling on the opposite side of the road.
The bicycle was also hit by another motorcycle.
The back rider that was ran over by a motorcycle died at the Sta. Rosa Community Hospital.
While all the parties involved have already decided to settle the case amicably, Mendoza said the four motorcycle riders will not be spared from the investigation that would be conducted by the LTO, including the violation of the Republic Act 10054, which mandates the wearing of helmets to all motorcycle riders and back riders.
"I already ordered the regional director of LTO-Region IVA to conduct an investigation into the incident which includes the issuance of Show Cause Order against those involved," Mendoza said.
