Accident kills old fisherman

CEBU, Philippines - A 72-year-old fisherman died after he was hit by a motorcycle early Sunday morning on the national highway of Sitio Lakaran, Barangay Pitalo, San Fernando.

The victim was identified as Cuncto Zamora of Sitio Mojon, Barangay Langtad, City of Naga.

Initial investigation revealed a black Suzuki motorcycle without plate number driven by Michael Sayson, 25, with back rider Clarissa Ann Bacon, 27, both residents of Barangay Liboron, Carcar City, was traversing towards San Fernando proper from Naga.

Upon reaching Sitio Lakaran, the victim suddenly crossed the road to be accidentally hit by the moving motorbike, resulting to serious head injuries for Zamora.

All of them were rushed to Minglanilla District Hospital but Zamora was later on transferred to Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center where he was pronounced dead by an attending physician a few moments after.

Driver is now temporarily  under custody of  San Fernando Police for proper disposition while his back rider is still confined at the hospital for further treatment.

Police said Sayson and Bacon violated the Motorcycle Helmet Act of 2009 since it was found out that the two were not wearing safety helmets while travelling.  (FREEMAN)