28 September 2005
Drunken driver loses control of 10-wheeler; 2 dead, 3 hurt
MANGALDAN – An over-speeding 10-wheeler truck driven by a drunken driver sideswiped and killed two persons before ramming an electric and telephone posts along the national highway in barangay Bantayan here last Tuesday afternoon.
The truck with plate number AVZ-847 and driven by a certain Rivera was proceeding to Dagupan City from Baguio City when the accident happened.
Police identified the fatalities as Mark Ulanday, 13, and Jovito Caccam of Burgos, La Union. They were declared dead on arrival at the Region 1 Medical Center in Dagupan City, some seven kilometers away from the accident scene.
Injured were the driver of the truck, identified only by his family name Rivera who was found under the influence of liquor; his helper identified as Rolly William, 22, of Irisan, Baguio City; and one Arjay Yulo, 19.
A case of reckless imprudence resulting to double homicide and one physical injury has been filed by the police against the truck driver who is now detained at the town’s police jail.
Aside from this, the Central Pangasinan Electric Company and Digital Communications of the Philippines (Digitel) are also readying damage suits against the truck driver. (PNA)
The truck with plate number AVZ-847 and driven by a certain Rivera was proceeding to Dagupan City from Baguio City when the accident happened.
Police identified the fatalities as Mark Ulanday, 13, and Jovito Caccam of Burgos, La Union. They were declared dead on arrival at the Region 1 Medical Center in Dagupan City, some seven kilometers away from the accident scene.
Injured were the driver of the truck, identified only by his family name Rivera who was found under the influence of liquor; his helper identified as Rolly William, 22, of Irisan, Baguio City; and one Arjay Yulo, 19.
A case of reckless imprudence resulting to double homicide and one physical injury has been filed by the police against the truck driver who is now detained at the town’s police jail.
Aside from this, the Central Pangasinan Electric Company and Digital Communications of the Philippines (Digitel) are also readying damage suits against the truck driver. (PNA)
