Aksidente sa Albay: tricycle, delivery van, kotse nagkabanggaan; 1 patay, 2 sugatan

– A person died and two others sustained severe injuries when the tricycle they’re riding swerved and collided with an oncoming delivery van

– The tragic incident happened on a highway in Polangui, Albay, on Saturday, May 31, 2025

– A dashcam video reveals the tricycle initially veered right, made contact with a car, lost control, and then collided head-on with an oncoming wing van in Barangay Ubaliw

– A 62-year-old female passenger of the tricycle was declared dead on arrival, while the 19-year-old tricycle driver and another passenger sustained severe injuries

A tragic multi-vehicle collision on a highway in Polangui, Albay, on Saturday, May 31, 2025, resulted in one fatality and two serious injuries.

The incident, captured by a dashcam video, involved a tricycle, a private car, and a large wing van, raising concerns about road safety and discipline.

The fatal crash occurred in Barangay Ubaliw, Polangui. Dashcam footage, aired on GMA’s “24 Oras Weekend” and ABS-CBN’s “TV Patrol,” depicted a tricycle initially traversing the outer lane of the highway.

The tricycle then unexpectedly veered to its right, making contact with a passing car. While the car immediately swerved to avoid a major collision, this minor contact caused the tricycle driver to lose control.

The tricycle then careened into the opposite lane, directly colliding with an oncoming wing van.

According to Polangui PNP, the tricycle was carrying a mother and her two children. A 62-year-old female passenger of the tricycle was rushed to a hospital but was tragically declared dead on arrival.

The 19-year-old tricycle driver and another passenger, identified as the driver’s sibling, sustained severe injuries and are currently receiving medical treatment.

Authorities are actively searching for the driver of the car involved in the initial contact, as their immediate departure from the scene complicates the investigation.

The driver of the wing van, on the other hand, is currently under police custody at the Polangui PNP station and may face charges of reckless imprudence resulting in hom1cide, multiple physical injuries, and damage to property.

The incident has sparked extensive discussion among netizens, particularly regarding road discipline, especially among tricycle drivers.

The dashcam video, widely shared on social media, shows the tricycle attempting to switch lanes from what some commentators identified as the “fast lane,” which is typically reserved for faster-moving private vehicles.

Online comments reflected a mix of anger, sorrow, and debate over fault. Many users lamented the perceived lack of discipline among some tricycle drivers.

“Tricycle. Common road rules dictate slower vehicles must stay on the right (ie motorcycles, bikes, tricycles). Frustrating that when I drove in Bicol a few days back may mga tricycle na nasa gitna ng highway and they will shoot back a mad glance at you when you honk at them and overtake lol. Para sa safety naman nila,” one Reddit user wrote.

Another added, “Walang alam sa road rules karamihan ng tricycle driver e lalo na sa probinsya, bakit ba kasi binibigyan ng mga lisensya mga yan.”

There was also sympathy for the wing van driver, who many felt was not at fault but was nevertheless implicated.

“A truck driver’s in jail again, even though it’s not his fault,” a comment read. The incident also highlighted the long-standing issue of tricycles operating on national highways despite regulations, a topic that has often been debated as an “anti-poor” measure.

“Trikes used to be banned on the national highway, but a lot of people complained that it was anti-poor… so they just let it slide. But most of the trike drivers (not all of them) have no discipline,” a netizen explained.

The tragic accident serves as a somber reminder of the critical need for all motorists to adhere to traffic laws, maintain lane discipline, and prioritize road safety to prevent such devastating outcomes.

Investigations are ongoing as authorities work to piece together the full details of the collision.

News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

In other news, a motorcycle theft suspect met his end after shooting it out with arresting police officers. The suspected motorcycle thief died in Antipolo City, Rizal, on Friday, May 30, after engaging police officers in a gunfight while attempting to sell a stolen vehicle. The victim’s Facebook post seeking help for his stolen motorcycle was crucial, as another user recognized the bike being sold and tipped off authorities. Upon police arrival, the suspect fled and fired at the pursuing officers, prompting a retaliatory shot that fatally wounded him.

Still in other news, Vitaly Zdorovetskiy faces trial next week in the Philippines for three counts of unjust vexation after harassing locals in viral videos. He may serve up to 18 months in a Philippine jail if convicted, as confirmed by Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla. Deportation is not possible, with both the U.S. and Russia unwilling to receive him, according to Remulla. A petition accuses him of verbal abuse against a Filipino surfing instructor, further fueling public outrage.