A tragic accident occurred in Davao City, where a truck driver and his helper were killed after being impaled by steel sheets they were transporting.
Incident Details
According to a report on “24 Oras,” CCTV footage revealed that the truck abruptly stopped to avoid hitting a pedestrian who crossed its path. The sudden stop caused the steel sheets to shift forward into the truck’s cabin, fatally injuring the driver and his helper.
Investigation Findings
Investigators determined that the steel sheets were not properly secured, leading to the fatal incident.
Legal Actions
The families of the victims plan to file a case of reckless imprudence resulting in homicide against both the pedestrian and the jeepney driver who allowed the pedestrian to alight in an unsafe location. The pedestrian is currently in police custody.