A 26-year-old motorcyclist is now undergoing an operation on his leg after he was hit by a Toyota Innova along the national highway in Brgy. Prosperidad, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, Friday afternoon, August 1.
Capt. Rodney Sarona, San Carlos Deputy Police Chief, said the victim identified as Josiah Philip Cantero of Brgy. 5, San Carlos, sustained serious leg injuries after the car struck his motorcycle causing him to lose balance and crash to the ground.
Sarona added that due to the impact Cantero suffered major injuries that required an operation.
Initial investigation showed that the Toyota Innova, driven by a cerain “Dino” from Bacolod City, was southbound when it collided with Cantero’s Yamaha Sniper motorcycle at an intersection.
Both vehicles sustained damages and were brought to the San Carlos City Police Station for proper documentation.
The police said both parties have agreed to a settlement, but authorities will continue to monitor the case due to the victim’s serious condition.*