2  killed in Quezon road accidents

LUCENA CITY – Two pedestrians died after they were hit by vehicles while crossing the roads in two separate accidents in Quezon province on Saturday, police said Sunday.

Report from Quezon police office said Godofredo Gonzales, 50, was crossing the by-pass road in Barangay Lumingon in Tiaong town when a still unidentified vehicle bumped him around 9:30 p.m.

The suspect sped off and left Gonzales who sustained serious head and body injuries. He died on the spot.

In Padre Burgos town, a 60-year old fisherman, Joshue Caisip, was hit by a speeding motorcycle while crossing the Bondoc Peninsula Highway in Barangay Sipa on Saturday morning.

The victim also died on the spot from fatal injuries.

Investigators said the motorcycle rider, Raul Castillo, lost control of his vehicle while negotiating a sharp curve along the highway. /ee