BUTUAN CITY, Philippines – The driver of a Philtranco bus was killed while 14 passengers were injured when the bus crashed into a tree in Barangay Sta. Irene in Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur last Friday.
A police report identified the driver as Danilo Hadlocon, 42, and a resident of Silago, Southern Leyte.
Investigation showed that the Philtranco bus with plate number EVK-165 from Davao City was cruising the Maharlika Highway when it swerved and bumped into a tree.
Police said the bus driver have fallen asleep while driving.
The injured passengers were brought to the D.O. Plaza Memorial Hospital.