Driver pleads not guilty in NAIA fatal crash
On Tuesday, May 27, the driver of a black SUV involved in a fatal crash at NAIA Terminal 1 on May 4 pleaded not guilty to charges of reckless imprudence resulting in homicide and physical injuries before the Pasay Regional Trial Court.
The incident resulted in the deaths of a four-year-old girl and an overseas Filipino worker, with several other individuals sustaining injuries.
Personnel from NAIA Police Station 1 arrested the driver at the scene after he claimed to have panicked when another vehicle passed in front of him, causing him to accidentally press the accelerator.
On May 16, the driver posted bail of P100,000 and was released from police custody according to the Philippine National Police-Aviation Security Group (AVSEGROUP).
The victims' families rejected any settlement offers during a mediation session and vowed to pursue full legal action, including filing civil cases for damages.
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