LTO probes SUV driver in fatal hit-and-run incident
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The Land Transportation Office (LTO) reported Monday that it has issued a Show Cause Order (SCO) against an SUV driver involved in a hit-and-run incident along 2nd Street corner 8th Street in Baseco Port Area, Manila that killed a six-year-old child.
“Based on video footage received by the agency, the SUV was seen running over the child, who was playing along the road. The driver then continued driving and left the area, apparently unaware of the incident. The child sustained severe injuries that later led to their death,” LTO said, describing the incident that happened last month, 30 October.
Under the SCO issued 4 November, the LTO directed the SUV driver to appear before its Intelligence and Investigation Division (IID) on 11 November 2026 for a hearing. The driver is also required to submit a sworn statement, along with relevant supporting documents, to explain the allegations against him.
Possible violations against the driver include Reckless Driving and Failure to Render Assistance in Case of Accident under Republic Act No. 4136, or the Land Transportation and Traffic Code. The driver may also be declared an Improper Person to Operate a Motor Vehicle, which could serve as grounds for the suspension or revocation of their driver's license.
The LTO ordered the driver's license to be placed under a 90-day preventive suspension. The driver was also directed to immediately surrender the license to the IID, while the SUV involved in the incident was placed under alarm status.
“The public can expect us to act immediately on every hit-and-run incident and impose the appropriate penalties on anyone found to have violated the law. We will not tolerate irresponsible driving that results in the death of innocent people,” LTO Chief Markus Lacanilao said. “We will ensure that those involved are held accountable, including the revocation of their licenses if warranted.”