Motorcycle rider killed in head-on collision in Lapu-Lapu City

A motorcycle rider was killed after colliding with a car Sunday morning at Barangay Pajac, Lapu Lapu City.

CCTV footage of the incident showed both vehicles were traveling at high speeds and collided head-on.

“The motorcycle swerved left to by pass another motorcycle in front. Upon reaching at a certain point, he collided head on while the car was just running straight on his lane of travel on opposite direction,” Police Lt. Christian Torres, spokesperson for the Lapu Lapu City Police, said. 

The impact caused the motorcycle driver to be thrown to the ground.

The motorcycle driver sustained severe injuries and was immediately taken to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival.

The car driver will face charges of reckless imprudence resulting in homicide and damage to property.