Woman killed in accident

CEBU, Philippines - An old woman died while three other people were injured in a road accident early morning yesterday on the national road in Barangay Sabang, Danao City.

The fatality was identified as Maria Ruta, 86, a resident of the said place. She was declared dead on arrival at the Danao City District Hospital due to severe injuries in different parts of her body.

Those who were injured were identified as Leonito Andrade, Maria Fe Andrade, and their nine-year-old son, Paul Andrade, all of Barangay San Vicente, Liloan town. They were rushed to the Danao City District Hospital.

Danao traffic investigator SPO1 Reynante Manulat said the family was on board a motorcycle driven by Leonito and were heading towards Tuburan town. Upon reaching the said place, Ruta suddenly crossed the road but Leonito failed to stop in time and hit Ruta.

Due to the strong impact Ruta was reportedly thrown a few meters away, while the family was trapped under the motorcycle and dragged for some distance. Manulat said Ruta was heading to church at that time.

Leonito is now detained at the Danao Police Station stockade pending filing of appropriate charges against him. — (FREEMAN)