A 76-year-old woman was killed in a road accident in Trinidad town, Bohol on November 6, 2024, after a motorcycle rider ran her over while she was crossing the street, police said.
Ruperta Apao was struck by a motorcycle driven by John Ryan Docdoc, 26, a lending company collector, in Barangay Soom, Trinidad.
Witnesses said the motorcycle was traveling at a high speed.
According to reports, Docdoc allegedly saw Apao attempting to cross the street but sped up, thinking he would not hit her.
Apao was rushed to the hospital but died due to severe head injuries.
Docdoc was taken into custody and may face charges of reckless imprudence resulting in homicide. The incident is under investigation.
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