Couple killed in motorcycle-car collision in Cauayan City

Road accident | FILE PHOTO

CAUAYAN CITY — A couple died after their motorcycle collided with a car along the national road in Nungnungan village here on Tuesday (July 26), police said.

The fatalities were identified as William and Elmalyn Dela Cruz, both 36 and residents of Barangay Minante 2, also in this city.

Col. Sherwin Cuntapay, Cauayan City police chief, said the couple died while being taken to a hospital.

An initial investigation showed the victims were on their way to Alinam village to work at a rice mill when they were hit by a car, whose owner escaped after the accident.

A case for reckless imprudence resulting in double homicide would be filed against the car driver. INQ

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