Driver in fatal airport crash tests negative for alcohol, drugs

A 47-year-old driver involved in a deadly crash at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 on Sunday, May 4, remains under investigation after testing negative for alcohol and drugs.

The incident resulted in two deaths, including that of four-year-old Malia Masongsong, and three injuries; the driver faces charges of reckless imprudence resulting in homicide and multiple physical injuries.

Autopsy results confirmed that the victims died from blunt force trauma: the 29-year-old man suffered fatal head and spinal cord injuries, while the child sustained critical trauma to her head and left lower extremities.

The Land Transportation Office has suspended the driver's license for 90 days, and authorities conducted an inquest proceeding on Monday at Pasay City Prosecutors Office.

Airport operations have returned to normal at Terminal 1’s Departure Area entrance after cleaning up the crash site.

Investigations are ongoing into why a protective bollard meant to shield people from wayward vehicles failed when struck by the SUV.