Pedestrian dead, 2 hurt after truck bumps them in Cavite

Cavite. INQUIRER FILES

LUCENA CITY — A female pedestrian died and two others were injured Monday after a speeding truck hit them in Carmona City in Cavite province.

The Region 4A police reported that an Isuzu Rebuilt aluminum van driven by one “Fernando” accidentally bumped Jemerine Bombani, 29; Sheryl Cantuba, 45; and Burlet Sevilla, 48, while the three were crossing the pedestrian lane around 7:30 p.m. along Governor’s Drive.

The three pedestrians suffered grave injuries and were rushed to the hospital but Bombhani died on the way.

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“Due to his uncalculated speed the truck driver did not notice the three victims” who were about to cross the pedestrian lane, the police said.

The truck driver was placed under police custody while the investigation continues.