2 trike riders killed, one hurt in mishap

ByMar T. Supnad

BANTAY, Ilocos Sur- Two persons were killed and one another was seriously hurt Sunday when the motorcycle they were riding bumped head on into an incoming passenger bus in barangay Zone 4, this town.

Sr. Supt. Eduard Dopale, Ilocos Sur police director, identified the victim as Jeffey Tabisula and Clifford Tabisula, both of barangay Puro, Magsingal town.

The victims' driver identified as Raymund Talledo, also of barangay Puro, was still in serious condition due to the strong impact of the crash.

Investigation showed the three victims were aboard a Honda Wave going home to Magsingal when upon reaching the highway of Zone 4, they encountered the RCJ passenger bus dive by one Charlie Tulay of Badoc, Ilocos Norte.

Police said since the area was a blind curve, the motorcycle invaded the opposite lane where the passenger bus was also running towards South direction.

A head on collision occurred since both the diver did not control their vehicles that resulted to the incident.

The two victims were bought to a hospital in nearby Vigan city but were declared dead upon arrival by attending physician while Talledo was still unconscious.

Dopale ordered a thorough investigation into the case.

The bus diver surrendered after the incident.