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Student killed by speeding jeepney set to be buried; LTFRB suspends operator

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<p>The LTFRB has issued a preventive suspension order against the operator of a jeepney involved in a traffic incident that killed a Grade 8 student and injured 7 others along JP Rizal, Makati City last week. </p><p>The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board said the preventive suspension order covers all jeepney units under the name of the operator.</p><p>CCTV footage earlier showed a speeding passenger jeepney with plate number PYV848 overtaking another car at an intersection and running over several students who were crossing the pedestrian lane at 7:25 p.m., last February 12.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5P9z429yvJs?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>Jules Villapando, a Grade 8 student of Gen. Pio del Pilar National High School, died in the accident while 7 of his schoolmates were injured. </p><p>Villapando is set to be buried later Tuesday. </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="tl">6 na estudyante, sugatan matapos araruhin ng jeepney na nawalan umano ng preno sa JP Rizal, Makati City; driver, arestado. (📷: Justin Hoquis) <a href="https://t.co/9a020PMX3E">pic.twitter.com/9a020PMX3E</a></p>— jeff hernaez (@jeffreyhernaez) <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffreyhernaez/status/1227579429213233157?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2020</a></blockquote><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script><p>Crisalde Tamparong, the driver of the jeepney, initially said that his brakes failed but police cast doubt on his alibi, saying the jeepney immediately stopped after hitting the students. </p><p>Investigation revealed Tamparong did not have a license during the incident. He also tested positive for illegal drug use. </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/02/14/20/alamin-pananagutan-ng-driver-ng-jeep-na-umararo-sa-mga-estudyante-sa-makati">ALAMIN: Pananagutan ng driver ng jeep na umararo sa mga estudyante sa Makati</a></li></ul><p>Families of the victims have criticized the jeepney operator for offering to pay for the hospitalization and burial expenses of the victims if they agree not to press charges. </p><p>One family said they were offered P1,000 and groceries if they sign a document stating they will not sue the operator. </p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3qJMwkoOYBc?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>The LTFRB has issued a preventive suspension order against the operator of a jeepney involved in a traffic incident that killed a Grade 8 student and injured 7 others along JP Rizal, Makati City last week. </p>

The LTFRB has issued a preventive suspension order against the operator of a jeepney involved in a traffic incident that killed a Grade 8 student and injured 7 others along JP Rizal, Makati City last week.