1 dead, 2 hurt in La Union road mishaps

BAGUIO CITY — One died while two others were hurt in two separate road accidents in La Union province on Saturday evening, police said.

The fatality was identified as Emmanuel Llobera, 41, a resident of Barangay Sipulo in Bacnotan town.

Police said rider Llobera was crossing the highway in Barangay Poblacion when he was hit by a car driven by Quintin Cortez, a resident of Sta. Cruz town, Ilocos Sur, around 9:30 p.m.

The victim succumbed to multiple injuries while the driver was taken into police custody.

Less than an hour later in Balaoan town, a minor and his companion identified as Reden Mon, 18, sustained injuries after they were hit by a truck while on board a motorcycle.

According to police, the two victims were not wearing safety helmets during the accident.

Mon, who was riding at the back of the motorcycle, was in critical condition, police said.

EDV