Rider hurt in accident

CEBU, Philippines — A 59-year-old motorcycle rider is now in critical condition after allegedly running a red light and colliding with another motorcycle at the intersection of P. Del Rosario and Junquera Street in Barangay San Antonio, Cebu City, around 8:58 P.M. last Friday, August 21.

The rider, identified as Segundo Butaya, 59, a resident of Catarman, Liloan, was driving a Honda Click when the collision occurred. He was brought to the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) after being found unconscious.

Butaya’s passenger, Warren Tudlas, 18, a native of Ginatilan, sustained minor injuries in the crash.

Richard Gabrillo, 50, of Sitio Ipil, Barangay Basak San Nicolas, who was riding a Yamaha Mio that collided with Butaya’s motorcycle, also suffered minor injuries.

An investigation by the Traffic Enforcement Unit of the Cebu City Police Office, along with footage from the Cebu City Government’s Eagle Eye system, showed that Gabrillo had initially stopped at the intersection because the traffic light on Junquera Street, leading toward the downtown area, was red.

Gabrillo proceeded after the traffic signal turned green.

Butaya, however, allegedly continued through the intersection despite the red light while traveling at high speed along P. Del Rosario Street toward the South Bus Terminal. This resulted in the collision with Gabrillo’s motorcycle.

The impact toppled both motorcycles, throwing the riders onto the concrete pavement.

When medical personnel from the Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office arrived at the scene, Butaya was already unconscious. He was immediately transported to CCMC for medical treatment. — (FREEMAN)