70-year-old man dies after mauling in Pangasinan

A 70-year-old man died after he was allegedly punched several times by a 60-year-old tricycle driver during a confrontation in San Quintin, Pangasinan, on Wednesday evening, October 14.

Initial police investigation showed that the suspect was on his way to pick up passengers at around 6:55 p.m. when the victim, who was allegedly under the influence of liquor, challenged him to a fistfight.

The suspect allegedly punched the victim several times, causing him to fall and hit his head on the pavement.

The victim was immediately taken to a hospital for medical treatment but was later declared dead by his attending physician.

Barangay officials had already taken the suspect into custody when responding police personnel arrived. He was subsequently turned over to the police.

The suspect, a 60-year-old single tricycle driver and resident of San Quintin, was arrested in connection with the incident.