WRITTEN BY: GMA Integrated News
A motorcycle rider died after being run over by a bus in Antipolo, Rizal. According to his cousin, he even talked to the victim before taking his breath and said: “hindi ko na kaya.”
In Bea Pinlac’s report on GMA News 24 Oras Weekend this Sunday, CCTV footage shows a bus crossing Buliran Road in Barangay San Isidro early Friday morning that seems to have potholed.
But after passing the bus, the motorcycle and the rider can be seen lying on the road.
The victim was identified as Limuel Disierra, who allegedly lost his balance after being hit by a bus and rolled.
“When my cousin overtook, the bus hit him. That’s when my cousin lost his balance. “The motorcycle, then my cousin was thrown, he was under the bus, that’s where he rolled,” said John Christopher dela Cruz, Disierra’s cousin.
According to Dela Cruz, he was able to talk to the victim before he breathed his last.
“Sabi niya hindi ko na kaya. Sabi ko, lumaban ka, kaya mo ‘yan kasi magpapasko, kulang tayo. Tapos bigla na siyang nawalan na ng ano…,” saad ni Dela Cruz.
Ayon kay Antipolo Police chief P/Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Manongdo, inarkila ng isang paaralan ang bus na nakasagasa sa rider.
“There is a school there that hires buses for educational tours. Because our drivers are in convoy. That’s three buses. Because the two buses—the flow is smooth. “The third bus, it seemed to jump,” said Manongdo.
The bus driver was found and arrested at a tourist spot in Laguna.
“Wala po akong naramdaman na kumalabog sa gilid dahil wala din akong nakitang motor sa side mirror. Wala po akong ilaw na nakita eh. Hindi ko po sinasadya at humihingi po ako ng tawad sa kanila,” pahayag ng driver, na nahaharap sa reklamong reckless imprudence resulting in homicide.
Hindi naman sinang-ayunan ni Dela Cruz ang pahayag ng driver, “Tell him the truth. He didn’t deny it yet.
“I hope we get justice. The case for him is ongoing,” said Jobert Rivano, Disierra’s cousin. FRJ, GMA Integrated News
