Woman dies after truck hits motorcycle in Cavite

SAN PEDRO CITY –– A woman died after a dump truck hit and rolled over the motorcycle she was driving in General Trias City, Cavite on Tuesday.

The fatality was identified as Janette Dilag.

A report from the Calabarzon police said the accident happened around 1:30 a.m. along the EPZA-Bacao diversion road in Barangay Tejero.

Dilag was driving a motorcycle with passenger Edgar Rayton, when the dump truck, driven by Medardo Olivas, hit their vehicle.

Police said the truck had rolled over the motorcycle and pinned Dilag under it.

She died instantly, while Rayton suffered serious injuries and was brought to a hospital.

Police arrested Olivas, who faced charges for reckless imprudence resulting in homicide and serious injuries. Maricar Cinco/lzb