Pulilan, Bulacan Motorcyclist Dies After Falling and Being Hit by Former Mayor's SUV

Pulilan, Bulacan Motorcyclist Dies After Falling and Being Hit by Former Mayor's SUV

📌 At around 6:40 a.m. on Friday, November 6, on Esguerra Street in Barangay Peñabatan, Pulilan, Bulacan, a 46-year-old motorcyclist collided with another motorcycle, fell into the opposite lane, and was struck by an oncoming SUV and killed. The SUV was driven by a 71-year-old former mayor of Pulilan.

■ What Happened
· According to GMA and Unli News, the victim was hit on the side by another motorcycle (driven by a 31-year-old), lost his balance, and fell into the opposite lane, where he was struck by the approaching SUV. Philstar reported that the victim rear-ended a motorcycle ahead of him (accounts differ between reports).
· The victim was taken to Bulacan Medical Center in Malolos but was already dead on arrival. His 16-year-old child, who was riding behind him, was not seriously injured.

■ Investigation and Current Status
· According to GMA, the former mayor who was driving the SUV surrendered to the police after the accident.
· Police said the former mayor and the other motorcycle driver could face charges of reckless imprudence resulting in homicide (Unli News). Meanwhile, GMA and Philstar reported that the victim's family decided not to file charges and to settle.

■ Notes for Residents and Travelers
· Even a slight bump with another vehicle can make a motorcycle fall and be hit a second time by oncoming traffic. Keep plenty of distance from the vehicles in front of and behind you.
· Always wear a helmet when riding as a passenger, too.

■ Sources
GMA News (11/9), Philstar (11/8), Unli News (11/9)

■ Photos
· 1. CCTV footage of the moment of the accident — GMA News
· 2. File photo · Illustration of a vehicle collision — Philstar
· 3. File photo · Motorcycle and helmet on the road after a fall — Unli News