Rider killed after crashing into post avoiding birds

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A 24-year-old working student died after his motorcycle crashed into an electric post along the coastal road in Barangay Lapasan on Thursday morning, after he reportedly tried to avoid a flock of doves on the road.

Police staff sergeant Robert Tumapon of the Traffic Unit identified the victim as Roldan Torremocha, a resident of Barangay Puntod.

Initial investigation showed the victim was riding to work when a flock of doves suddenly swooped down to feed on grains scattered on the road by a passing truck.

To avoid hitting the birds, the victim swerved but lost control of his motorcycle and slammed into a concrete electric post at the roadside.

The impact crushed his helmet, while his motorcycle was thrown several meters away.

An Oro Rescue unit rushed him to the hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival.

Police have classified the incident as a self-accident.