Mendoza orders probe into multiple motorcycle collision in Laguna
Land Transportation Office (LTO) Chief Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II has ordered a thorough investigation into a multiple motorcycle collision in Sta. Rosa City in Laguna early morning of Sunday, October 8, that resulted in the death of one person.
Mendoza said his order is in line with the instruction of Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista to ensure the safety of all road users.
Based on the report received by the LTO Central Office, the road accident involved four motorcycles and a bicycle in Barangay Aplaya in Sta. Rosa City and what further prompted Mendoza to order the probe was the report that all the motorcycle riders involved were not wearing helmets at the time of the incident.
The four motorcycles were travelling on the same lane of F. Gomes Street when one of them accidentally bumped the motorcycle on his front. As a result, both of the motorcycles crashed.
A third motorcycle then ran over a back rider of one of the motorcycles that crashed and later hit a bicycle travelling on the opposite side of the road.
The bicycle was also hit by another motorcycle.
The back rider that was ran over by a motorcycle died at the Sta. Rosa Community Hospital.
While all the parties involved have already decided to settle the case amicably, Mendoza said the four motorcycle riders will not be spared from the investigation that would be conducted by the LTO, including the violation of the Republic Act 10054, which mandates the wearing of helmets to all motorcycle riders and back riders.
“I already ordered the Regional Director of LTO- Region IVA to conduct an investigation into the incident which includes the issuance of Show Cause Order against those involved,” said Mendoza.
He then urged all motorcycle riders to always wear helmet and other protective gear: ” Ginawa ang batas na ito para sa kaligtasan ng mga motorcycle riders at pati na rin ang kanilang angkas. Walang dahilan para hindi ito sundin dahil ang tinitiyak natin dito ay ang kaligtasan ng mga nagmo-motorsiklo.
Mendoza also urged all LTO enforcers to implement the mandatory wearing of helmet not only in Metro Manila and other urban areas, but also in all parts of the country.