A 23-year-old motorcyclist died while his passenger was injured after their motorcycle crashed into a streetlight post along the national highway in Barangay Poblacion 2, Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte, early Sunday morning, 31 May.

Police identified the fatality as Renz Ravina Daludado, 23, a fisherman and resident of Barangay Caruan, Pasuquin. His passenger, identified as BJ Dela Cruz Daludado, 19, also of Barangay Caruan, sustained injuries in the incident.

According to the Pasuquin Municipal Police Station, the motorcycle, a Suzuki Raider, was traveling northbound along the national highway at around 2:10 a.m. when the crash occurred.

Initial investigation showed that upon reaching a sharp curve in Barangay Poblacion 2, the driver allegedly lost control of the motorcycle and slammed into a streetlight post.

Both occupants were injured and immediately transported to the Pasuquin Rural Health Unit for treatment. However, Ravina was declared dead on arrival by attending physician Dr. Janice De Guzman-Zapanta.

Police said further investigation revealed that neither the driver nor the passenger was wearing a protective helmet at the time of the crash. Authorities also noted that only the driver was wearing a reflectorized vest.

Investigators added that the driver was allegedly under the influence of alcohol during the incident and was not in possession of a driver’s license.

The incident remains under investigation.