CITY OF ILAGAN — A 17-year-old student was killed after the tricycle he was driving collided with a trailer truck here on Friday, police said.
Police Capt. Frances Littaua, Isabela police spokesperson, identified the victim as Philip Luis Jr., a resident of Rang-ayan village here.
Investigators said Luis overtook another car before crashing head-on into the approaching trailer truck driven by Victorio Ortiz Jr. in Barangay Malalam here.
The victim’s father said his son was not drunk and was on his way home after dropping by their banana stall in Baligatan village when the accident happened.
Ortiz surrendered to police and is facing reckless imprudence resulting in homicide and damage to property. Villamor Visaya Jr.
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