A motorcycle rider was killed, and six others sustained injuries in a multi-vehicle collision on Saturday night in Barangay Lagtang, Talisay City, Batangas.
According to preliminary reports from the police, the accident involved a multicab, a tricycle, and a motorcycle.
The City of Talisay Traffic Operations and Development Authority (CT-TODA) stated that the multicab driver attempted to overtake a motorcycle but misjudged the maneuver and collided with an oncoming motorcycle and tricycle.
The motorcycle rider tragically lost his life, while his wife, who was riding as a passenger, was injured.
The multicab driver and the passengers of the tricycle also suffered injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Authorities are continuing their investigation and are preparing potential charges against the multicab driver.