ABUCAY, Bataan – A devastating vehicular accident on the Roman Superhighway in Barangay Laon, Abucay, Bataan, claimed two lives and left several others injured late on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2024.
The incident occurred at approximately 10:30 PM near Gemro Tiles and involved four vehicles: a Honda Jazz (Plate No. NGQ 1841), driven by Chad Daniel Revilla Lawrence of Orani, Bataan; a motorcycle (MV File No. 1303-0610383), whose driver remains unidentified; a Honda Civic (Plate No. URW 907), driven by Jazztine Shane Detruz of Barangay Palili, Samal, Bataan; and a Toyota Corolla (Plate No. PNA 459), driven by Jhonel Samaniego Lintag of Upper Tuyo, Balanga City.
According to the police investigation, the Toyota Corolla was attempting to overtake the Honda Civic while traveling from Orani to Balanga when it lost control. It collided head-on with the oncoming Honda Jazz and motorcycle before striking the Civic.
The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene, while Lintag succumbed to his injuries en route to the hospital. The drivers of the Honda Jazz and Honda Civic were injured and taken to Bataan General Hospital for medical treatment.
All four vehicles sustained extensive damage. Authorities are conducting further investigations to determine the circumstances and liabilities in the crash.
Local police are urging motorists to exercise greater caution, especially during holiday festivities, to prevent similar tragedies.