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Gracie Rutao

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1761631072992cropped-Screenshot 2025-10-28 135157(1).jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">A teenage boy was killed while two others were injured in a road crash in Floridablanca, Pampanga, which police said stemmed from a challenge to a fistfight on social media. CCTV courtesy of Floridablanca PNP via Gracie Rutao</span></span></span></div><p>PAMPANGA — A teenage boy was killed while two others were injured in a road crash in Floridablanca, Pampanga, which police said stemmed from a challenge to a fistfight on social media.</p><p>The fatality was identified as a 15-year-old student and resident of Barangay San Jose. The 2 injured were aged 16 and 15, both students from the same town.</p><p>Police arrested the primary suspect, alias &quot;Jose,&quot; 24, a motor mechanic from Barangay Calantas, who now faces charges of murder and two counts of frustrated murder.</p><p>According to the Floridablanca Municipal Police Station, the altercation began when Jose and one of the injured exchanged heated messages on social media.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>&#x27;FIST FIGHT CHALLENGE&#x27;<br/></strong></div><p>Jose allegedly challenged the teen to a fistfight, and both sides agreed to meet near the boundary of Barangay Calantas at around 10 p.m. on October 23.</p><p>However, police said the suspects were already waiting in &quot;ambush.&quot; CCTV footage shows several men hiding near the area before the victims arrived.</p><p>As the victims passed by on a motorcycle, Jose allegedly threw a liquor bottle that hit the driver, causing them to lose control and crash into a fence.</p><p>All three victims were rushed to Romana Pangan District Hospital, one was declared dead on arrival.</p><p>One of the injured was later transferred to JBL Memorial Hospital, while the other remains under treatment.</p><p>A follow-up operation led to Jose’s arrest. He is now under police custody as authorities prepare formal charges.</p><p>Meanwhile, police are still hunting down three other suspects — who remain at large.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2025/10/24/8-year-old-girl-in-critical-condition-after-brutal-assault-in-mabalacat-city-1731">8-year-old girl in critical condition after brutal assault in Mabalacat City</a></div><p>Authorities are urging the public to stay cautious and report any information that may lead to the arrest of the remaining suspects.</p><p>Police continue their investigation as the community mourns the death of the young victim.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/X8yjZPTHUxM?si=_XP1Inhe8yWg9mig" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br/></div>

<p>As the victims passed by on a motorcycle, the suspect allegedly threw a liquor bottle that hit the driver, causing them to lose control and crash into a fence.</p>

As the victims passed by on a motorcycle, the suspect allegedly threw a liquor bottle that hit the driver, causing them to lose control and crash into a fence.

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Online challenge turns deadly: Teen killed, 2 injured in Pampanga road crash

Gracie Rutao

Published Oct 28, 2025 02:10 PM PHT

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Updated Oct 28, 2025 07:44 PM PHT

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