Rider dies in Balamban accident

CEBU, Philippines — A 53-year-old motorcycle rider died after his motorcycle collided with another motorcycle along the Cebu Transcentral Highway in Sitio Guya, Barangay Prenza, Balamban, Cebu, around 10:05 A.M. last Friday, October 16.

The fatality was identified as Andres Codisar, a resident of Barangay Cansomoroy, Balamban. The other rider, identified as Longino Locsin Jr., 35, a resident of Barangay Buanoy in the same town, also sustained injuries in the collision.

Based on the investigation of the Balamban Municipal Police Station, the two motorcycles were traveling in opposite directions when they reached the area where the collision occurred.

Codisar was heading toward Balamban proper, while Locsin was traveling toward Cebu City when the incident happened.

Police said Codisar allegedly lost control of his motorcycle and veered into the lane occupied by Locsin, causing the two vehicles to collide.

The impact threw both riders onto the road, leaving them with injuries to different parts of their bodies.

Rescuers immediately responded to the scene and brought both riders to the Balamban Provincial Hospital for medical attention. However, Codisar was declared dead by the attending physician.

Locsin was also brought to the hospital for treatment of his injuries.

The Balamban Municipal Police Station is continuing its investigation to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision. (CEBU NEWS)