3 dead in Bataan in road mishap

ABUCAY, Bataan—A couple and their 3-year-old child died Saturday when a car sideswiped their motorcycle on the Roman Highway here, the police said.

Investigators identified the fatalities as Mark Margano, 25; Josamae Sarmiento, 23; and Jed Mark Margano.

The victims were reportedly crossing the highway when a speeding car hit it around 7:30 p.m.

Residents said the area is prone to accidents due to the lack of street lighting.

The Metro Bataan Development Authority traffic enforcers had placed the car driver in their custody.

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