Motorcyclist dies after crashing into parked jeepney in Quezon

LUCENA CITY — A 22-year-old motorcycle rider died on Monday after he crashed into an unattended parked jeepney in Gumaca town, Quezon province.

The Quezon police, in a Tuesday report, said the rider was traveling along the Maharlika Highway in Barangay Bamban at around 4 p.m. when he reportedly lost control of his motorcycle while overtaking another vehicle.

The wayward motorcycle subsequently veered toward the roadside and crashed into the parked jeepney.

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Marvin sustained serious injuries and was rushed by rescuers to a hospital in the town proper, but he died while undergoing treatment. 

The police report did not indicate whether the parked jeepney had an early warning device to alert approaching motorists. It also did not state whether Marvin was wearing a protective helmet, as required under Republic Act 10054, or the Motorcycle Helmet Act of 2009./coa