๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—ข๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—ข ๐—–๐—œ๐—ง๐—ฌ – A man has died after being struck by a 10-wheeler truck loaded with sand along the Iloilo Radial By-Pass Road 4 in Barangay Lanit, Jaro, Iloilo City.

In an interview with Bombo Radyo, truck driver Ronald Lara, 45, a resident of Passi City, shared that he was heading to Iloilo Cityโ€™s Lapuz district from San Enrique, Iloilo, en route to a Roll-on/Roll-off vessel bound for Guimaras Island.

Lara explained that the victim, riding a motorcycle, was speeding and lost control while approaching a curve, crashing into the front of the truck. The impact sent the victim flying about 30 meters, resulting in severe head injuries.

The victimโ€™s belongings, including pasta meant for Christmas preparations, were also destroyed in the accident.

Though rushed to the hospital in Iloilo City, the victim was declared dead on arrival.