A 41-year-old motorcycle rider was killed in a collision with an Asian Utility Vehicle (AUV) at an intersection in Cainta, Rizal early Sunday morning.
The accident occurred around 1:10 AM along Felix Avenue in Barangay Sto. Domingo, with CCTV footage showing the AUV turning left into a residential subdivision when it collided with the victim's motorcycle.
The victim, who was on his way home to Antipolo City after playing basketball, was thrown several feet in the air due to the impact and pronounced dead on arrival.
The 57-year-old AUV driver, identified as Jolly, was on his way to pick up family members for a funeral trip.
He has been arrested and is facing charges of reckless imprudence resulting in homicide and damage to property.
The AUV driver expressed surprise at the rider's speed, stating it was an accident with no malicious intent.
Cainta Mayor Keith Nieto urged motorists to exercise caution and adhere to speed limits.
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