Monday, January 28, 2008

One killed, four hurt in vehicular collision in Manila City

By Ronron
January 27, 2008

A man died after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a taxi in Manila City on Sunday morning, traffic police said.

Four other persons were also hurt in the incident that happened at 6:55 am yesterday at the intersection of Roxas Boulevard and T. M. Kalaw Street in Ermita, Manila.

According to a police report, the motorcycle (plate number DI-2373) boarded by two men was heading towards Roxas Boulevard when it smashed against the taxi (plate number TVJ-241) that was heading towards Kalaw Street.

The taxi, driven by Dioscoro Segario, had three passengers then consisting of an adult male, an adult female, and a female minor.

Police said the collision caused one rider of the motorcycle, identified as Larry Boy Saday, to be thrown away. He would later die while being treated at the Manila Doctor’s Hospital, police said.

Saday’s companion on the motorcycle, and Segario’s passengers also sustained injuries due to the impact. They were treated at the Manila Doctor’s Hospital also.

Police said Segario will be charged with homicide for the incident. He is now detained at the Manila Police District./DMS

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