BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Two were killed in a rood accident along the national highway in barangay Libtong, Tagudin town in Ilocos Sur Thursday.
Victims are Marlon Lorenzana, 23, driver of the motorcycle and back rider Oliver Partible, 17, both from barangay Alilem Daya, Alilem town, also in Ilocos Sur. They died immediately upon impact with the speeding north-bound Partas bus.
Investigators said the motorcycle riders, who came from a drinking spree, crossed the highway from the shoulder without warning and was directly hit by the bus.
The motorcycle was totally wrecked after it was thrown some 132 feet from the accident spot.
The bus driver, Cresencio Duque, 49, from Bucay town, Abra, is now with the Tagudin police for further investigation.