Four days after a fatal accident, former senator Rene Saguisag has finally learned of the fate that befell his wife Dulce.
Sources said Saguisag, still recuperating from the injuries he suffered in the accident, was informed by family members that Dulce died in the car crash.
Saguisag, still unable to speak due to his injuries, reportedly asked a nurse in writing about the medical condition of his wife.
The nurse immediately informed members of the family who decided to break the tragic news to Saguisag that Dulce is no longer with them.
Sources said Saguisag became emotional and his blood pressure shot up.
After a few minutes in tears, the former senator’s blood pressure dropped back to normal.
Saguisag and his driver Philip Calvario are still confined at the intensive care unit of the Makati Medical Center (MMC).
Doctors said both are in stable condition and on their way to recovery.
The Saguisag couple were on their way home after a night of ballroom dancing at Byke’s Cafe when a yellow dump truck driven by Manuel Geronimo rammed into their Toyota Hi-Ace Grandia van at the corner of Arnaiz Avenue and Osmeña Highway on Nov. 8.
Dulce Saguisag, who served as social welfare secretary during the administration of former President Joseph Estrada, died of multiple injuries to the body and head. She died before reaching the Ospital ng Makati.
Their dance instructor, Imelda Obong, was also hurt in the accident but sustained only minor injuries and was released from the hospital hours later.
Police, on the other hand, have filed a case of reckless imprudence resulting in damage to property with homicide and multiple serious injuries against Geronimo who insisted he had the right of way as the green light was on at the intersection when he rammed the van of the Saguisags.
Witnesses, however, disputed Geronimo’s claims and said the Toyota van had the green light and the truck driver tried to beat the red light.
Geronimo is now in the custody of the Makati City Police and is expected to be transferred to the Makati City Jail after the case against him is filed in court.